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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.73, 975,249.18 and 176,954.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.73, 975,249.18 and 176,954.00 is: 265,404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.73 : 975,249.18 = 176,954.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.73/975,249.18 = 176,954.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.73x = 975,249.18 × 176,954.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.73x = 172,574,238,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,238,521.47/650,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,404.21

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