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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,306.88, 842,093.11 and 182,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,306.88, 842,093.11 and 182,226.88 is: 273,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,306.88 : 842,093.11 = 182,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,306.88/842,093.11 = 182,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,306.88x = 842,093.11 × 182,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,306.88x = 153,452,001,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,452,001,385.20/561,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,383.43

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