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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,238.21, 627,004.65 and 181,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,238.21, 627,004.65 and 181,402.52 is: 271,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,238.21 : 627,004.65 = 181,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,238.21/627,004.65 = 181,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,238.21x = 627,004.65 × 181,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,238.21x = 113,740,223,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,740,223,561.72/418,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,950.82

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