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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,051.67, 867,160.58 and 178,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,051.67, 867,160.58 and 178,723.58 is: 268,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,051.67 : 867,160.58 = 178,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,051.67/867,160.58 = 178,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,051.67x = 867,160.58 × 178,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,051.67x = 154,982,045,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,982,045,907.19/578,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,111.06

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