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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,172.70, 978,259.05 and 178,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,172.70, 978,259.05 and 178,905.90 is: 268,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,172.70 : 978,259.05 = 178,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,172.70/978,259.05 = 178,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,172.70x = 978,259.05 × 178,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,172.70x = 175,016,315,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,016,315,773.40/652,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,358.85

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