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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,165.70, 978,248.55 and 178,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,165.70, 978,248.55 and 178,898.90 is: 268,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,165.70 : 978,248.55 = 178,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,165.70/978,248.55 = 178,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,165.70x = 978,248.55 × 178,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,165.70x = 175,007,589,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,007,589,521.60/652,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,348.35

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