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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,007.70, 631,085.93 and 181,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,007.70, 631,085.93 and 181,277.94 is: 271,733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,007.70 : 631,085.93 = 181,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,007.70/631,085.93 = 181,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,007.70x = 631,085.93 × 181,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,007.70x = 114,401,957,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,401,957,353.38/421,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,733.65

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