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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,161.58, 975,242.37 and 176,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,161.58, 975,242.37 and 176,849.42 is: 265,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,161.58 : 975,242.37 = 176,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,161.58/975,242.37 = 176,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,161.58x = 975,242.37 × 176,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,161.58x = 172,471,047,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,471,047,493.93/650,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,274.13

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