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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,184.94, 982,782.90 and 181,907.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,184.94, 982,782.90 and 181,907.19 is: 272,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,184.94 : 982,782.90 = 181,907.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,184.94/982,782.90 = 181,907.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,184.94x = 982,782.90 × 181,907.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,184.94x = 178,775,275,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,775,275,719.05/655,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,862.31

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