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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,537.25, 936,831.80 and 181,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,537.25, 936,831.80 and 181,305.25 is: 271,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,537.25 : 936,831.80 = 181,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,537.25/936,831.80 = 181,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,537.25x = 936,831.80 × 181,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,537.25x = 169,852,523,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,852,523,706.95/624,537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,965.40

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