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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,143.84, 747,160.39 and 178,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,143.84, 747,160.39 and 178,282.79 is: 267,404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,143.84 : 747,160.39 = 178,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,143.84/747,160.39 = 178,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,143.84x = 747,160.39 × 178,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,143.84x = 133,205,838,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,205,838,195.59/498,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,404.37

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