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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,227.30, 978,340.95 and 178,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,227.30, 978,340.95 and 178,911.90 is: 268,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,227.30 : 978,340.95 = 178,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,227.30/978,340.95 = 178,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,227.30x = 978,340.95 × 178,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,227.30x = 175,036,838,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,036,838,212.31/652,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,367.85

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