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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,327.23, 977,018.25 and 178,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,327.23, 977,018.25 and 178,011.29 is: 267,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,327.23 : 977,018.25 = 178,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,327.23/977,018.25 = 178,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,327.23x = 977,018.25 × 178,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,327.23x = 173,920,279,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,920,279,036.04/651,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,024.42

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