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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,924.26, 650,989.58 and 181,064.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,924.26, 650,989.58 and 181,064.23 is: 271,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,924.26 : 650,989.58 = 181,064.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,924.26/650,989.58 = 181,064.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,924.26x = 650,989.58 × 181,064.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,924.26x = 117,870,924,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,870,924,507.93/433,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,639.40

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