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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,445.14, 1,067,169.02 and 178,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,445.14, 1,067,169.02 and 178,962.53 is: 268,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,445.14 : 1,067,169.02 = 178,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,445.14/1,067,169.02 = 178,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,445.14x = 1,067,169.02 × 178,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,445.14x = 190,983,261,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,983,261,526.16/711,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,444.12

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