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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,274.84, 982,912.66 and 181,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,274.84, 982,912.66 and 181,960.25 is: 272,940.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,274.84 : 982,912.66 = 181,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,274.84/982,912.66 = 181,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,274.84x = 982,912.66 × 181,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,274.84x = 178,851,033,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,851,033,341.77/655,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,940.49

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