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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,408.31, 992,006.22 and 181,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,408.31, 992,006.22 and 181,524.08 is: 272,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,408.31 : 992,006.22 = 181,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,408.31/992,006.22 = 181,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,408.31x = 992,006.22 × 181,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,408.31x = 180,073,016,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,073,016,439.78/661,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,256.96

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