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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,251.06, 975,278.04 and 176,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,251.06, 975,278.04 and 176,973.30 is: 265,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,251.06 : 975,278.04 = 176,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,251.06/975,278.04 = 176,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,251.06x = 975,278.04 × 176,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,251.06x = 172,598,173,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,598,173,156.33/650,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,433.13

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