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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,664.10, 866,496.15 and 178,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,664.10, 866,496.15 and 178,269.30 is: 267,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,664.10 : 866,496.15 = 178,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,664.10/866,496.15 = 178,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,664.10x = 866,496.15 × 178,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,664.10x = 154,469,662,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,469,662,113.20/577,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,403.95

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