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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,168.70, 978,253.05 and 178,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,168.70, 978,253.05 and 178,901.90 is: 268,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,168.70 : 978,253.05 = 178,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,168.70/978,253.05 = 178,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,168.70x = 978,253.05 × 178,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,168.70x = 175,011,329,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,329,325.80/652,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,352.85

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