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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,929.64, 804,893.52 and 181,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,929.64, 804,893.52 and 181,696.52 is: 272,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,929.64 : 804,893.52 = 181,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,929.64/804,893.52 = 181,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,929.64x = 804,893.52 × 181,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,929.64x = 146,246,351,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,246,351,554.55/536,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,375.26

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