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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,243.05, 975,266.04 and 176,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,243.05, 975,266.04 and 176,965.30 is: 265,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,243.05 : 975,266.04 = 176,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,243.05/975,266.04 = 176,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,243.05x = 975,266.04 × 176,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,243.05x = 172,588,247,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,588,247,348.41/650,243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,421.13

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