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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,147.59, 750,306.71 and 184,606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,147.59, 750,306.71 and 184,606.15 is: 276,940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,147.59 : 750,306.71 = 184,606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,147.59/750,306.71 = 184,606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,147.59x = 750,306.71 × 184,606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,147.59x = 138,511,233,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,511,233,052.27/500,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,940.72

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