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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,663.06, 866,161.08 and 178,196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,663.06, 866,161.08 and 178,196.58 is: 267,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,663.06 : 866,161.08 = 178,196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,663.06/866,161.08 = 178,196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,663.06x = 866,161.08 × 178,196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,663.06x = 154,346,942,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,346,942,185.11/577,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,191.99

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