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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,184.78, 777,277.17 and 181,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,184.78, 777,277.17 and 181,113.40 is: 271,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,184.78 : 777,277.17 = 181,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,184.78/777,277.17 = 181,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,184.78x = 777,277.17 × 181,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,184.78x = 140,775,310,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,775,310,095.51/518,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,670.10

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