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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,968.50, 836,953.16 and 183,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,968.50, 836,953.16 and 183,991.50 is: 275,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,968.50 : 836,953.16 = 183,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,968.50/836,953.16 = 183,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,968.50x = 836,953.16 × 183,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,968.50x = 153,992,266,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,992,266,418.18/557,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,987.38

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