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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,845.41, 842,775.89 and 182,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,845.41, 842,775.89 and 182,768.12 is: 274,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,845.41 : 842,775.89 = 182,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,845.41/842,775.89 = 182,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,845.41x = 842,775.89 × 182,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,845.41x = 154,032,566,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,032,566,427.69/561,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,154.71

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