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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,333.78, 651,278.52 and 181,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,333.78, 651,278.52 and 181,545.29 is: 272,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,333.78 : 651,278.52 = 181,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,333.78/651,278.52 = 181,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,333.78x = 651,278.52 × 181,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,333.78x = 118,236,547,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,236,547,784.17/434,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,225.08

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