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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,053.90, 941,939.35 and 178,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,053.90, 941,939.35 and 178,764.82 is: 268,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,053.90 : 941,939.35 = 178,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,053.90/941,939.35 = 178,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,053.90x = 941,939.35 × 178,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,053.90x = 168,385,618,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,385,618,353.67/628,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,106.95

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