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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,250.30, 978,375.45 and 178,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,250.30, 978,375.45 and 178,934.90 is: 268,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,250.30 : 978,375.45 = 178,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,250.30/978,375.45 = 178,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,250.30x = 978,375.45 × 178,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,250.30x = 175,065,513,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,065,513,308.21/652,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,402.35

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