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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,664.18, 975,885.57 and 177,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,664.18, 975,885.57 and 177,238.80 is: 265,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,664.18 : 975,885.57 = 177,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,664.18/975,885.57 = 177,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,664.18x = 975,885.57 × 177,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,664.18x = 172,964,787,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,964,787,364.12/650,664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,828.05

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