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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,046.70, 841,570.05 and 181,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,046.70, 841,570.05 and 181,966.70 is: 272,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,046.70 : 841,570.05 = 181,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,046.70/841,570.05 = 181,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,046.70x = 841,570.05 × 181,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,046.70x = 153,137,724,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,137,724,817.34/561,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,950.05

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