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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,333.42, 947,140.07 and 182,019.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,333.42, 947,140.07 and 182,019.23 is: 273,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,333.42 : 947,140.07 = 182,019.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,333.42/947,140.07 = 182,019.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,333.42x = 947,140.07 × 182,019.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,333.42x = 172,397,707,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,397,707,701.30/631,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,069.19

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