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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,829.14, 991,244.48 and 181,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,829.14, 991,244.48 and 181,061.03 is: 271,591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,829.14 : 991,244.48 = 181,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,829.14/991,244.48 = 181,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,829.14x = 991,244.48 × 181,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,829.14x = 179,475,740,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,475,740,669.09/660,829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,591.75

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