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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,525.55, 806,413.02 and 182,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,525.55, 806,413.02 and 182,539.90 is: 273,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,525.55 : 806,413.02 = 182,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,525.55/806,413.02 = 182,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,525.55x = 806,413.02 × 182,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,525.55x = 147,202,552,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,202,552,029.50/537,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,852.20

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