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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,662.06, 866,159.56 and 178,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,662.06, 866,159.56 and 178,195.58 is: 267,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,662.06 : 866,159.56 = 178,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,662.06/866,159.56 = 178,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,662.06x = 866,159.56 × 178,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,662.06x = 154,345,805,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,345,805,166.75/577,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,190.48

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