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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,176.31, 982,769.97 and 181,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,176.31, 982,769.97 and 181,898.58 is: 272,849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,176.31 : 982,769.97 = 181,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,176.31/982,769.97 = 181,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,176.31x = 982,769.97 × 181,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,176.31x = 178,764,462,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,764,462,009.64/655,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,849.40

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