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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,251.76, 832,877.37 and 181,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,251.76, 832,877.37 and 181,274.76 is: 271,912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,251.76 : 832,877.37 = 181,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,251.76/832,877.37 = 181,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,251.76x = 832,877.37 × 181,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,251.76x = 150,979,645,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,979,645,356.18/555,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,912.05

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