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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,142.80, 1,107,214.21 and 177,177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,142.80, 1,107,214.21 and 177,177.30 is: 265,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,142.80 : 1,107,214.21 = 177,177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,142.80/1,107,214.21 = 177,177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,142.80x = 1,107,214.21 × 177,177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,142.80x = 196,173,218,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,173,218,270.42/738,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,765.95

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