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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,834.20, 1,108,251.30 and 177,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,834.20, 1,108,251.30 and 177,868.70 is: 266,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,834.20 : 1,108,251.30 = 177,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,834.20/1,108,251.30 = 177,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,834.20x = 1,108,251.30 × 177,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,834.20x = 197,123,218,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,123,218,004.31/738,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,803.05

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