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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,061.02, 941,950.05 and 178,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,061.02, 941,950.05 and 178,771.96 is: 268,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,061.02 : 941,950.05 = 178,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,061.02/941,950.05 = 178,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,061.02x = 941,950.05 × 178,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,061.02x = 168,394,256,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,394,256,660.60/628,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,117.67

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