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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,873.92, 991,311.60 and 181,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,873.92, 991,311.60 and 181,105.82 is: 271,658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,873.92 : 991,311.60 = 181,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,873.92/991,311.60 = 181,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,873.92x = 991,311.60 × 181,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,873.92x = 179,532,300,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,532,300,193.51/660,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,658.93

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