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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,187.93, 804,397.62 and 181,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,187.93, 804,397.62 and 181,194.09 is: 271,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,187.93 : 804,397.62 = 181,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,187.93/804,397.62 = 181,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,187.93x = 804,397.62 × 181,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,187.93x = 145,752,094,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,752,094,754.07/536,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,830.24

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