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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,027.20, 942,051.60 and 178,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,027.20, 942,051.60 and 178,759.62 is: 268,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,027.20 : 942,051.60 = 178,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,027.20/942,051.60 = 178,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,027.20x = 942,051.60 × 178,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,027.20x = 168,400,786,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,400,786,036.39/628,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,142.50

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