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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,922.57, 808,161.44 and 183,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,922.57, 808,161.44 and 183,965.18 is: 275,871.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,922.57 : 808,161.44 = 183,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,922.57/808,161.44 = 183,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,922.57x = 808,161.44 × 183,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,922.57x = 148,673,559,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,673,559,818.03/538,922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.84

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