Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,436.24, 983,207.70 and 182,121.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 655,436.24, 983,207.70 and 182,121.65 is: 273,197.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,436.24 : 983,207.70 = 182,121.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,436.24/983,207.70 = 182,121.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,436.24x = 983,207.70 × 182,121.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,436.24x = 179,063,403,700.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,063,403,700.67/655,436.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,197.29
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