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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,661.06, 866,158.08 and 178,194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,661.06, 866,158.08 and 178,194.58 is: 267,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,661.06 : 866,158.08 = 178,194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,661.06/866,158.08 = 178,194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,661.06x = 866,158.08 × 178,194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,661.06x = 154,344,675,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,344,675,279.21/577,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,188.99

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