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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,870.84, 808,150.10 and 183,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,870.84, 808,150.10 and 183,876.92 is: 275,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,870.84 : 808,150.10 = 183,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,870.84/808,150.10 = 183,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,870.84x = 808,150.10 × 183,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,870.84x = 148,600,151,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600,151,285.69/538,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,762.09

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