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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,391.52, 977,087.69 and 178,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,391.52, 977,087.69 and 178,041.29 is: 267,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,391.52 : 977,087.69 = 178,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,391.52/977,087.69 = 178,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,391.52x = 977,087.69 × 178,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,391.52x = 173,961,946,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,961,946,995.08/651,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,062.04

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