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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,145.80, 806,642.70 and 182,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,145.80, 806,642.70 and 182,830.60 is: 274,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,145.80 : 806,642.70 = 182,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,145.80/806,642.70 = 182,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,145.80x = 806,642.70 × 182,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,145.80x = 147,478,968,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,478,968,826.62/538,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,050.21

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