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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,223.22, 626,982.14 and 181,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,223.22, 626,982.14 and 181,387.50 is: 271,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,223.22 : 626,982.14 = 181,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,223.22/626,982.14 = 181,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,223.22x = 626,982.14 × 181,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,223.22x = 113,726,722,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,726,722,919.25/418,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,928.28

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