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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,976.80, 806,731.84 and 182,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,976.80, 806,731.84 and 182,895.52 is: 274,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,976.80 : 806,731.84 = 182,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,976.80/806,731.84 = 182,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,976.80x = 806,731.84 × 182,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,976.80x = 147,547,639,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,547,639,377.36/537,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,263.94

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