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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,825.08, 982,140.42 and 181,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654,825.08, 982,140.42 and 181,461.08 is: 272,164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,825.08 : 982,140.42 = 181,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,825.08/982,140.42 = 181,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,825.08x = 982,140.42 × 181,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,825.08x = 178,220,261,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220,261,324.85/654,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,164.68

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