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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,033.93, 651,153.45 and 181,173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,033.93, 651,153.45 and 181,173.90 is: 271,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,033.93 : 651,153.45 = 181,173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,033.93/651,153.45 = 181,173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,033.93x = 651,153.45 × 181,173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,033.93x = 117,972,010,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,972,010,034.96/434,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,803.66

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