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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,211.36, 1,108,807.32 and 178,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,211.36, 1,108,807.32 and 178,241 is: 267,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,211.36 : 1,108,807.32 = 178,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,211.36/1,108,807.32 = 178,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,211.36x = 1,108,807.32 × 178,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,211.36x = 197,634,925,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,634,925,524.12/739,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,359.16

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