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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,148.88, 631,297.68 and 181,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,148.88, 631,297.68 and 181,419.12 is: 271,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,148.88 : 631,297.68 = 181,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,148.88/631,297.68 = 181,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,148.88x = 631,297.68 × 181,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,148.88x = 114,529,469,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529,469,563.64/421,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,945.33

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