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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,937.56, 947,908.16 and 182,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,937.56, 947,908.16 and 182,695 is: 274,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,937.56 : 947,908.16 = 182,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,937.56/947,908.16 = 182,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,937.56x = 947,908.16 × 182,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,937.56x = 173,178,081,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,178,081,291.20/631,937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,043.03

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