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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,966.40, 805,394.16 and 181,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,966.40, 805,394.16 and 181,971.24 is: 272,938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,966.40 : 805,394.16 = 181,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,966.40/805,394.16 = 181,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,966.40x = 805,394.16 × 181,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,966.40x = 146,558,573,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,558,573,983.96/536,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,938.07

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