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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,412.54, 992,012.48 and 181,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,412.54, 992,012.48 and 181,528.24 is: 272,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,412.54 : 992,012.48 = 181,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,412.54/992,012.48 = 181,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,412.54x = 992,012.48 × 181,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,412.54x = 180,078,279,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,078,279,552.44/661,412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,263.18

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