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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,555.62, 872,332.35 and 182,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,555.62, 872,332.35 and 182,226.98 is: 273,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,555.62 : 872,332.35 = 182,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,555.62/872,332.35 = 182,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,555.62x = 872,332.35 × 182,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,555.62x = 158,962,489,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,962,489,696.80/581,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,340.13

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