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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,115.80, 1,017,173.70 and 179,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,115.80, 1,017,173.70 and 179,530.20 is: 269,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,115.80 : 1,017,173.70 = 179,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,115.80/1,017,173.70 = 179,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,115.80x = 1,017,173.70 × 179,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,115.80x = 182,613,397,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,613,397,795.74/678,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,295.30

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