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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,347.26, 651,066.12 and 181,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,347.26, 651,066.12 and 181,772.46 is: 272,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,347.26 : 651,066.12 = 181,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,347.26/651,066.12 = 181,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,347.26x = 651,066.12 × 181,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,347.26x = 118,345,890,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,345,890,255.06/434,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,468.37

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