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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,401.40, 1,107,602.10 and 177,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,401.40, 1,107,602.10 and 177,435.90 is: 266,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,401.40 : 1,107,602.10 = 177,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,401.40/1,107,602.10 = 177,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,401.40x = 1,107,602.10 × 177,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,401.40x = 196,528,375,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,528,375,455.39/738,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,153.85

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