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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,667.13, 805,145.88 and 181,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,667.13, 805,145.88 and 181,681.18 is: 272,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,667.13 : 805,145.88 = 181,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,667.13/805,145.88 = 181,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,667.13x = 805,145.88 × 181,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,667.13x = 146,279,853,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,279,853,550.54/536,667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,570.92

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