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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,750.70, 1,012,136.85 and 176,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,750.70, 1,012,136.85 and 176,114.70 is: 264,174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,750.70 : 1,012,136.85 = 176,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,750.70/1,012,136.85 = 176,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,750.70x = 1,012,136.85 × 176,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,750.70x = 178,252,177,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,252,177,696.70/674,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,174.87

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