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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,099.53, 1,036,645.18 and 178,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,099.53, 1,036,645.18 and 178,764.70 is: 268,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,099.53 : 1,036,645.18 = 178,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,099.53/1,036,645.18 = 178,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,099.53x = 1,036,645.18 × 178,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,099.53x = 185,315,564,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,315,564,609.15/691,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,145.99

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