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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,246.05, 975,270.54 and 176,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,246.05, 975,270.54 and 176,968.30 is: 265,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,246.05 : 975,270.54 = 176,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,246.05/975,270.54 = 176,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,246.05x = 975,270.54 × 176,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,246.05x = 172,591,969,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,591,969,503.88/650,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,425.63

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