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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,337.34, 947,145.94 and 182,023.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,337.34, 947,145.94 and 182,023.15 is: 273,075.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,337.34 : 947,145.94 = 182,023.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,337.34/947,145.94 = 182,023.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,337.34x = 947,145.94 × 182,023.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,337.34x = 172,402,482,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,402,482,772.78/631,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,075.06

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