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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,664.31, 866,162.94 and 178,197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,664.31, 866,162.94 and 178,197.83 is: 267,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,664.31 : 866,162.94 = 178,197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,664.31/866,162.94 = 178,197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,664.31x = 866,162.94 × 178,197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,664.31x = 154,348,352,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,348,352,003.61/577,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,193.85

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