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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,943.96, 688,148.62 and 178,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,943.96, 688,148.62 and 178,133.16 is: 267,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,943.96 : 688,148.62 = 178,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,943.96/688,148.62 = 178,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,943.96x = 688,148.62 × 178,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,943.96x = 122,582,088,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,582,088,230.24/458,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,095.98

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