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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,846.90, 808,270.35 and 183,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,846.90, 808,270.35 and 183,775.30 is: 275,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,846.90 : 808,270.35 = 183,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,846.90/808,270.35 = 183,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,846.90x = 808,270.35 × 183,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,846.90x = 148,540,126,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,540,126,052.36/538,846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,662.95

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