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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,251.31, 975,278.42 and 176,973.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,251.31, 975,278.42 and 176,973.55 is: 265,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,251.31 : 975,278.42 = 176,973.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,251.31/975,278.42 = 176,973.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,251.31x = 975,278.42 × 176,973.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,251.31x = 172,598,483,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,598,483,340.92/650,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,433.50

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