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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,026.80, 937,263.72 and 181,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,026.80, 937,263.72 and 181,829.36 is: 272,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,026.80 : 937,263.72 = 181,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,026.80/937,263.72 = 181,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,026.80x = 937,263.72 × 181,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,026.80x = 170,422,062,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,422,062,358.82/625,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,663.61

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