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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,027.80, 937,265.22 and 181,830.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,027.80, 937,265.22 and 181,830.36 is: 272,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,027.80 : 937,265.22 = 181,830.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,027.80/937,265.22 = 181,830.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,027.80x = 937,265.22 × 181,830.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,027.80x = 170,423,272,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,423,272,368.08/625,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,665.11

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