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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,251.08, 975,278.04 and 176,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,251.08, 975,278.04 and 176,973.32 is: 265,433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,251.08 : 975,278.04 = 176,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,251.08/975,278.04 = 176,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,251.08x = 975,278.04 × 176,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,251.08x = 172,598,192,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,598,192,661.89/650,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,433.15

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