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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,104.36, 1,108,646.82 and 178,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,104.36, 1,108,646.82 and 178,134 is: 267,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,104.36 : 1,108,646.82 = 178,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,104.36/1,108,646.82 = 178,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,104.36x = 1,108,646.82 × 178,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,104.36x = 197,487,692,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,487,692,633.88/739,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,198.66

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