Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,855.42, 977,783.94 and 178,544.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651,855.42, 977,783.94 and 178,544.88 is: 267,817.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,855.42 : 977,783.94 = 178,544.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,855.42/977,783.94 = 178,544.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,855.42x = 977,783.94 × 178,544.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,855.42x = 174,578,316,233.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,578,316,233.23/651,855.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,817.54
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