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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,492.54, 938,215.29 and 182,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,492.54, 938,215.29 and 182,249.02 is: 273,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,492.54 : 938,215.29 = 182,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,492.54/938,215.29 = 182,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,492.54x = 938,215.29 × 182,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,492.54x = 170,988,817,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,988,817,151.52/625,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,366.68

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