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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,071.72, 937,633.50 and 181,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,071.72, 937,633.50 and 181,839.72 is: 272,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,071.72 : 937,633.50 = 181,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,071.72/937,633.50 = 181,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,071.72x = 937,633.50 × 181,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,071.72x = 170,499,013,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,499,013,102.62/625,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,767.12

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