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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,637.35, 804,993.29 and 181,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,637.35, 804,993.29 and 181,531.33 is: 272,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,637.35 : 804,993.29 = 181,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,637.35/804,993.29 = 181,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,637.35x = 804,993.29 × 181,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,637.35x = 146,131,500,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,131,500,335.38/536,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,309.60

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