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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,558.12, 627,823.28 and 181,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,558.12, 627,823.28 and 181,901.03 is: 272,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,558.12 : 627,823.28 = 181,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,558.12/627,823.28 = 181,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,558.12x = 627,823.28 × 181,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,558.12x = 114,201,698,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,201,698,810.92/418,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,845.50

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