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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,273.22, 951,360.19 and 178,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,273.22, 951,360.19 and 178,846.06 is: 268,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,273.22 : 951,360.19 = 178,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,273.22/951,360.19 = 178,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,273.22x = 951,360.19 × 178,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,273.22x = 170,147,021,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,147,021,622.35/634,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,255.09

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