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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,976.92, 806,731.92 and 182,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,976.92, 806,731.92 and 182,895.60 is: 274,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,976.92 : 806,731.92 = 182,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,976.92/806,731.92 = 182,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,976.92x = 806,731.92 × 182,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,976.92x = 147,547,718,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,547,718,547.55/537,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,264.03

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