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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,245.05, 975,269.04 and 176,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,245.05, 975,269.04 and 176,967.30 is: 265,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,245.05 : 975,269.04 = 176,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,245.05/975,269.04 = 176,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,245.05x = 975,269.04 × 176,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,245.05x = 172,590,728,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,590,728,782.39/650,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,424.13

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