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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,150.23, 976,792.97 and 177,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,150.23, 976,792.97 and 177,835.50 is: 266,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,150.23 : 976,792.97 = 177,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,150.23/976,792.97 = 177,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,150.23x = 976,792.97 × 177,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,150.23x = 173,708,466,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708,466,661.02/651,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,771.72

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