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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,873.40, 808,233.30 and 183,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,873.40, 808,233.30 and 183,903.80 is: 275,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,873.40 : 808,233.30 = 183,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,873.40/808,233.30 = 183,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,873.40x = 808,233.30 × 183,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,873.40x = 148,637,175,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,637,175,156.54/538,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,829.49

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