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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,854.27, 806,280.21 and 182,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,854.27, 806,280.21 and 182,625.32 is: 273,767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,854.27 : 806,280.21 = 182,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,854.27/806,280.21 = 182,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,854.27x = 806,280.21 × 182,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,854.27x = 147,247,183,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247,183,376.62/537,854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,767.81

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