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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,176.81, 982,770.72 and 181,899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,176.81, 982,770.72 and 181,899.08 is: 272,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,176.81 : 982,770.72 = 181,899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,176.81/982,770.72 = 181,899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,176.81x = 982,770.72 × 181,899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,176.81x = 178,765,083,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,765,083,995.59/655,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,850.14

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