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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,864.14, 806,295.02 and 182,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,864.14, 806,295.02 and 182,635.20 is: 273,782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,864.14 : 806,295.02 = 182,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,864.14/806,295.02 = 182,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,864.14x = 806,295.02 × 182,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,864.14x = 147,257,852,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,257,852,236.70/537,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,782.62

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