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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,849.39, 841,097.62 and 181,682.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,849.39, 841,097.62 and 181,682.15 is: 272,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,849.39 : 841,097.62 = 181,682.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,849.39/841,097.62 = 181,682.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,849.39x = 841,097.62 × 181,682.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,849.39x = 152,812,421,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812,421,972.33/560,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,466.06

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