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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,095.03, 808,739.37 and 184,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,095.03, 808,739.37 and 184,026 is: 276,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,095.03 : 808,739.37 = 184,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,095.03/808,739.37 = 184,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,095.03x = 808,739.37 × 184,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,095.03x = 148,829,071,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829,071,303.62/539,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,072.05

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