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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,961.40, 805,386.66 and 181,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,961.40, 805,386.66 and 181,966.24 is: 272,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,961.40 : 805,386.66 = 181,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,961.40/805,386.66 = 181,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,961.40x = 805,386.66 × 181,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,961.40x = 146,553,182,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,553,182,266.36/536,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,930.57

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