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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,158.28, 777,237.42 and 181,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,158.28, 777,237.42 and 181,086.90 is: 271,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,158.28 : 777,237.42 = 181,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,158.28/777,237.42 = 181,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,158.28x = 777,237.42 × 181,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,158.28x = 140,747,514,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,747,514,046.36/518,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,630.35

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