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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,249.06, 975,275.04 and 176,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,249.06, 975,275.04 and 176,971.30 is: 265,430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,249.06 : 975,275.04 = 176,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,249.06/975,275.04 = 176,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,249.06x = 975,275.04 × 176,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,249.06x = 172,595,691,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,595,691,686.35/650,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,430.13

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