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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,549.42, 977,324.94 and 178,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,549.42, 977,324.94 and 178,238.88 is: 267,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,549.42 : 977,324.94 = 178,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,549.42/977,324.94 = 178,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,549.42x = 977,324.94 × 178,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,549.42x = 174,197,302,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,197,302,701.67/651,549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,358.54

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