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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,860.33, 751,336.92 and 181,092.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,860.33, 751,336.92 and 181,092.19 is: 271,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,860.33 : 751,336.92 = 181,092.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,860.33/751,336.92 = 181,092.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,860.33x = 751,336.92 × 181,092.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,860.33x = 136,061,248,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061,248,270.66/500,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,655.07

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