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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,943.54, 804,912.30 and 181,708.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,943.54, 804,912.30 and 181,708.86 is: 272,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,943.54 : 804,912.30 = 181,708.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,943.54/804,912.30 = 181,708.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,943.54x = 804,912.30 × 181,708.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,943.54x = 146,259,696,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,259,696,432.98/536,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,393.06

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