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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,228.80, 1,107,343.20 and 177,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,228.80, 1,107,343.20 and 177,263.30 is: 265,894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,228.80 : 1,107,343.20 = 177,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,228.80/1,107,343.20 = 177,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,228.80x = 1,107,343.20 × 177,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,228.80x = 196,291,309,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,291,309,864.56/738,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,894.95

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