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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,726.02, 982,086.28 and 181,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654,726.02, 982,086.28 and 181,410 is: 272,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,726.02 : 982,086.28 = 181,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,726.02/982,086.28 = 181,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,726.02x = 982,086.28 × 181,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,726.02x = 178,160,272,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,160,272,054.80/654,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,114.24

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