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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,846.41, 842,777.39 and 182,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,846.41, 842,777.39 and 182,769.12 is: 274,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,846.41 : 842,777.39 = 182,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,846.41/842,777.39 = 182,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,846.41x = 842,777.39 × 182,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,846.41x = 154,033,681,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,681,926.20/561,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,156.21

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