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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,567.31, 627,836.88 and 181,910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,567.31, 627,836.88 and 181,910.01 is: 272,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,567.31 : 627,836.88 = 181,910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,567.31/627,836.88 = 181,910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,567.31x = 627,836.88 × 181,910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,567.31x = 114,209,813,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,209,813,119.17/418,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,858.90

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