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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,202.72, 975,323.88 and 176,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,202.72, 975,323.88 and 176,898.48 is: 265,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,202.72 : 975,323.88 = 176,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,202.72/975,323.88 = 176,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,202.72x = 975,323.88 × 176,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,202.72x = 172,533,311,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,533,311,879.70/650,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,353.11

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