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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,216.80, 978,325.20 and 178,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,216.80, 978,325.20 and 178,901.40 is: 268,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,216.80 : 978,325.20 = 178,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,216.80/978,325.20 = 178,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,216.80x = 978,325.20 × 178,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,216.80x = 175,023,747,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,023,747,935.28/652,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,352.10

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