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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,072.72, 937,635 and 181,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,072.72, 937,635 and 181,840.72 is: 272,768.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,072.72 : 937,635 = 181,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,072.72/937,635 = 181,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,072.72x = 937,635 × 181,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,072.72x = 170,500,223,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,500,223,497.20/625,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,768.62

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