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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,232.50, 626,995.99 and 181,396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,232.50, 626,995.99 and 181,396.78 is: 271,942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,232.50 : 626,995.99 = 181,396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,232.50/626,995.99 = 181,396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,232.50x = 626,995.99 × 181,396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,232.50x = 113,735,053,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,735,053,658.91/418,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,942.17

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