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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,119.72, 987,179.58 and 178,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,119.72, 987,179.58 and 178,347.50 is: 267,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,119.72 : 987,179.58 = 178,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,119.72/987,179.58 = 178,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,119.72x = 987,179.58 × 178,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,119.72x = 176,061,014,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,061,014,964.56/658,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,521.26

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