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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,841.53, 842,770.09 and 182,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,841.53, 842,770.09 and 182,764.25 is: 274,148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,841.53 : 842,770.09 = 182,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,841.53/842,770.09 = 182,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,841.53x = 842,770.09 × 182,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,841.53x = 154,028,242,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,028,242,507.46/561,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,148.91

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