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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,106.80, 978,160.20 and 178,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,106.80, 978,160.20 and 178,791.40 is: 268,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,106.80 : 978,160.20 = 178,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,106.80/978,160.20 = 178,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,106.80x = 978,160.20 × 178,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,106.80x = 174,886,631,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,886,631,582.28/652,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,187.10

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