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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,189.46, 982,674.84 and 181,922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,189.46, 982,674.84 and 181,922.66 is: 272,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,189.46 : 982,674.84 = 181,922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,189.46/982,674.84 = 181,922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,189.46x = 982,674.84 × 181,922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,189.46x = 178,770,820,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,770,820,807.87/655,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,853.63

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