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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,487.30, 840,864.36 and 181,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,487.30, 840,864.36 and 181,408.08 is: 272,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,487.30 : 840,864.36 = 181,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,487.30/840,864.36 = 181,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,487.30x = 840,864.36 × 181,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,487.30x = 152,539,589,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,539,589,088.03/560,487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,155.30

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