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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,263.98, 651,173.72 and 181,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,263.98, 651,173.72 and 181,475.40 is: 272,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,263.98 : 651,173.72 = 181,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,263.98/651,173.72 = 181,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,263.98x = 651,173.72 × 181,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,263.98x = 118,172,011,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,172,011,306.49/434,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,120.22

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