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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,227.23, 975,242.43 and 176,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,227.23, 975,242.43 and 176,949.50 is: 265,397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,227.23 : 975,242.43 = 176,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,227.23/975,242.43 = 176,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,227.23x = 975,242.43 × 176,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,227.23x = 172,568,655,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,568,655,491.07/650,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,397.46

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