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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,720.64, 805,033.92 and 181,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,720.64, 805,033.92 and 181,726.56 is: 272,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,720.64 : 805,033.92 = 181,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,720.64/805,033.92 = 181,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,720.64x = 805,033.92 × 181,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,720.64x = 146,296,044,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,296,044,964.92/536,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,573.91

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