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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,264.16, 903,400.08 and 181,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,264.16, 903,400.08 and 181,538.40 is: 272,308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,264.16 : 903,400.08 = 181,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,264.16/903,400.08 = 181,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,264.16x = 903,400.08 × 181,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,264.16x = 164,001,805,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,001,805,083.07/602,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,308.76

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