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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,337.27, 947,145.84 and 182,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,337.27, 947,145.84 and 182,023.08 is: 273,074.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,337.27 : 947,145.84 = 182,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,337.27/947,145.84 = 182,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,337.27x = 947,145.84 × 182,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,337.27x = 172,402,405,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,402,405,123.18/631,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,074.97

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