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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,119.73, 850,763.64 and 182,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,119.73, 850,763.64 and 182,739.81 is: 274,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,119.73 : 850,763.64 = 182,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,119.73/850,763.64 = 182,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,119.73x = 850,763.64 × 182,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,119.73x = 155,468,385,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,468,385,928.51/567,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,136.80

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