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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,217.27, 651,511.80 and 181,556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,217.27, 651,511.80 and 181,556.82 is: 272,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,217.27 : 651,511.80 = 181,556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,217.27/651,511.80 = 181,556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,217.27x = 651,511.80 × 181,556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,217.27x = 118,286,410,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,286,410,600.48/434,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,412.96

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