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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,235.36, 975,254.49 and 176,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,235.36, 975,254.49 and 176,957.64 is: 265,409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,235.36 : 975,254.49 = 176,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,235.36/975,254.49 = 176,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,235.36x = 975,254.49 × 176,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,235.36x = 172,578,732,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,578,732,949.80/650,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,409.64

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