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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,061.91, 941,951.34 and 178,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,061.91, 941,951.34 and 178,772.82 is: 268,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,061.91 : 941,951.34 = 178,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,061.91/941,951.34 = 178,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,061.91x = 941,951.34 × 178,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,061.91x = 168,395,297,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,395,297,354.58/628,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,118.95

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