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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,168.80, 978,253.20 and 178,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,168.80, 978,253.20 and 178,853.40 is: 268,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,168.80 : 978,253.20 = 178,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,168.80/978,253.20 = 178,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,168.80x = 978,253.20 × 178,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,168.80x = 174,963,910,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,963,910,880.88/652,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,280.10

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