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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,326.23, 977,016.75 and 178,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,326.23, 977,016.75 and 178,010.29 is: 267,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,326.23 : 977,016.75 = 178,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,326.23/977,016.75 = 178,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,326.23x = 977,016.75 × 178,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,326.23x = 173,919,035,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919,035,002.36/651,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,022.92

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