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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,231.72, 626,994.88 and 181,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,231.72, 626,994.88 and 181,396 is: 271,941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,231.72 : 626,994.88 = 181,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,231.72/626,994.88 = 181,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,231.72x = 626,994.88 × 181,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,231.72x = 113,734,363,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,734,363,252.48/418,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,941.03

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