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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,049.59, 941,932.91 and 178,760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,049.59, 941,932.91 and 178,760.51 is: 268,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,049.59 : 941,932.91 = 178,760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,049.59/941,932.91 = 178,760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,049.59x = 941,932.91 × 178,760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,049.59x = 168,380,407,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,380,407,377.38/628,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,100.50

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