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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,230.23, 975,246.93 and 176,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,230.23, 975,246.93 and 176,952.51 is: 265,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,230.23 : 975,246.93 = 176,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,230.23/975,246.93 = 176,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,230.23x = 975,246.93 × 176,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,230.23x = 172,572,392,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,572,392,133.29/650,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,401.98

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