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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.30, 978,238.95 and 178,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.30, 978,238.95 and 178,843.90 is: 268,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.30 : 978,238.95 = 178,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.30/978,238.95 = 178,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.30x = 978,238.95 × 178,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.30x = 174,952,068,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,952,068,949.91/652,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,265.85

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