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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,137.10, 1,107,205.65 and 177,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,137.10, 1,107,205.65 and 177,171.60 is: 265,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,137.10 : 1,107,205.65 = 177,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,137.10/1,107,205.65 = 177,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,137.10x = 1,107,205.65 × 177,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,137.10x = 196,165,396,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,165,396,539.54/738,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,757.40

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