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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,795.67, 841,146.12 and 181,708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,795.67, 841,146.12 and 181,708.38 is: 272,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,795.67 : 841,146.12 = 181,708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,795.67/841,146.12 = 181,708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,795.67x = 841,146.12 × 181,708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,795.67x = 152,843,298,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,843,298,808.49/560,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,547.22

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