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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,206.36, 1,108,799.82 and 178,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,206.36, 1,108,799.82 and 178,236 is: 267,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,206.36 : 1,108,799.82 = 178,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,206.36/1,108,799.82 = 178,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,206.36x = 1,108,799.82 × 178,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,206.36x = 197,628,044,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,628,044,717.52/739,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,351.66

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