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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,405.68, 1,107,608.40 and 177,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,405.68, 1,107,608.40 and 177,440.18 is: 266,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,405.68 : 1,107,608.40 = 177,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,405.68/1,107,608.40 = 177,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,405.68x = 1,107,608.40 × 177,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,405.68x = 196,534,233,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,534,233,865.51/738,405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,160.24

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