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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,167.84, 694,724.88 and 178,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,167.84, 694,724.88 and 178,802.76 is: 268,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,167.84 : 694,724.88 = 178,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,167.84/694,724.88 = 178,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,167.84x = 694,724.88 × 178,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,167.84x = 124,218,725,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,218,725,984.67/463,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,193.76

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