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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,154.46, 982,731.36 and 181,839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,154.46, 982,731.36 and 181,839.69 is: 272,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,154.46 : 982,731.36 = 181,839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,154.46/982,731.36 = 181,839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,154.46x = 982,731.36 × 181,839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,154.46x = 178,699,565,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,699,565,855.68/655,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,759.44

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