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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,094.29, 657,187.58 and 181,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,094.29, 657,187.58 and 181,897.77 is: 272,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,094.29 : 657,187.58 = 181,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,094.29/657,187.58 = 181,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,094.29x = 657,187.58 × 181,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,094.29x = 119,540,955,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,540,955,273.70/438,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,865.81

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