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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,538.23, 945,965.77 and 181,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,538.23, 945,965.77 and 181,259.92 is: 271,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,538.23 : 945,965.77 = 181,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,538.23/945,965.77 = 181,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,538.23x = 945,965.77 × 181,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,538.23x = 171,465,676,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,465,676,748.30/630,538.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,935.42

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