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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,891.92, 671,833.70 and 181,589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,891.92, 671,833.70 and 181,589.13 is: 272,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,891.92 : 671,833.70 = 181,589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,891.92/671,833.70 = 181,589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,891.92x = 671,833.70 × 181,589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,891.92x = 121,997,697,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,997,697,087.68/447,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,382.00

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