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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,755.80, 808,133.70 and 183,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,755.80, 808,133.70 and 183,738.20 is: 275,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,755.80 : 808,133.70 = 183,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,755.80/808,133.70 = 183,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,755.80x = 808,133.70 × 183,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,755.80x = 148,485,031,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,485,031,397.34/538,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,607.30

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