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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,165.93, 1,107,248.85 and 177,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,165.93, 1,107,248.85 and 177,200.43 is: 265,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,165.93 : 1,107,248.85 = 177,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,165.93/1,107,248.85 = 177,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,165.93x = 1,107,248.85 × 177,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,165.93x = 196,204,972,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,204,972,337.01/738,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,800.63

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