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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,991.30, 805,506.39 and 182,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,991.30, 805,506.39 and 182,039.58 is: 273,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,991.30 : 805,506.39 = 182,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,991.30/805,506.39 = 182,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,991.30x = 805,506.39 × 182,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,991.30x = 146,634,044,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,634,044,922.92/536,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,065.96

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