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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,891.50, 937,497.09 and 181,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,891.50, 937,497.09 and 181,659.50 is: 272,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,891.50 : 937,497.09 = 181,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,891.50/937,497.09 = 181,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,891.50x = 937,497.09 × 181,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,891.50x = 170,305,252,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,305,252,620.86/624,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,535.72

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