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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,028.92, 651,043.46 and 181,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,028.92, 651,043.46 and 181,171.47 is: 271,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,028.92 : 651,043.46 = 181,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,028.92/651,043.46 = 181,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,028.92x = 651,043.46 × 181,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,028.92x = 117,950,499,776.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,950,499,776.23/434,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,757.24

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