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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,084.26, 942,132.06 and 178,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,084.26, 942,132.06 and 178,804.90 is: 268,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,084.26 : 942,132.06 = 178,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,084.26/942,132.06 = 178,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,084.26x = 942,132.06 × 178,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,084.26x = 168,457,829,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,457,829,952.76/628,084.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,208.97

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