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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,942.26, 991,413.96 and 181,175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,942.26, 991,413.96 and 181,175.29 is: 271,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,942.26 : 991,413.96 = 181,175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,942.26/991,413.96 = 181,175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,942.26x = 991,413.96 × 181,175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,942.26x = 179,619,709,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,619,709,574.22/660,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,763.09

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