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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,268.16, 942,246.54 and 178,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,268.16, 942,246.54 and 178,992.92 is: 268,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,268.16 : 942,246.54 = 178,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,268.16/942,246.54 = 178,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,268.16x = 942,246.54 × 178,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,268.16x = 168,655,454,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,655,454,843.26/628,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,445.01

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