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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,942.39, 805,358.16 and 181,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,942.39, 805,358.16 and 181,947.20 is: 272,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,942.39 : 805,358.16 = 181,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,942.39/805,358.16 = 181,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,942.39x = 805,358.16 × 181,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,942.39x = 146,532,658,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,532,658,182.36/536,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,902.01

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