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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,055.14, 694,609.62 and 178,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,055.14, 694,609.62 and 178,747.30 is: 268,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,055.14 : 694,609.62 = 178,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,055.14/694,609.62 = 178,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,055.14x = 694,609.62 × 178,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,055.14x = 124,159,594,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,159,594,129.03/463,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,131.34

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