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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,166.36, 1,108,739.82 and 178,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,166.36, 1,108,739.82 and 178,196.36 is: 267,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,166.36 : 1,108,739.82 = 178,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,166.36/1,108,739.82 = 178,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,166.36x = 1,108,739.82 × 178,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,166.36x = 197,573,400,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,573,400,111.06/739,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,292.20

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