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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,112.80, 1,017,169.20 and 179,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,112.80, 1,017,169.20 and 179,527.20 is: 269,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,112.80 : 1,017,169.20 = 179,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,112.80/1,017,169.20 = 179,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,112.80x = 1,017,169.20 × 179,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,112.80x = 182,609,538,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,609,538,402.24/678,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,290.80

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