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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,991.70, 753,286.74 and 182,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,991.70, 753,286.74 and 182,168.54 is: 273,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,991.70 : 753,286.74 = 182,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,991.70/753,286.74 = 182,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,991.70x = 753,286.74 × 182,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,991.70x = 137,225,148,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,225,148,239.66/501,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,361.39

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