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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,151.41, 972,244.89 and 174,835.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,151.41, 972,244.89 and 174,835.41 is: 262,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,151.41 : 972,244.89 = 174,835.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,151.41/972,244.89 = 174,835.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,151.41x = 972,244.89 × 174,835.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,151.41x = 169,982,830,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,982,830,317.64/648,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,257.90

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