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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,205.72, 975,328.38 and 176,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,205.72, 975,328.38 and 176,901.48 is: 265,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,205.72 : 975,328.38 = 176,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,205.72/975,328.38 = 176,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,205.72x = 975,328.38 × 176,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,205.72x = 172,537,033,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,537,033,908.00/650,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,357.61

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