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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,140.84, 588,269.82 and 181,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,140.84, 588,269.82 and 181,800.04 is: 272,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,140.84 : 588,269.82 = 181,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,140.84/588,269.82 = 181,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,140.84x = 588,269.82 × 181,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,140.84x = 106,947,476,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,947,476,806.79/392,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,727.21

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