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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,325.23, 977,015.25 and 178,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,325.23, 977,015.25 and 178,009.29 is: 267,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,325.23 : 977,015.25 = 178,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,325.23/977,015.25 = 178,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,325.23x = 977,015.25 × 178,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,325.23x = 173,917,790,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,917,790,971.67/651,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,021.42

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