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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,893.92, 671,836.70 and 181,591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,893.92, 671,836.70 and 181,591.14 is: 272,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,893.92 : 671,836.70 = 181,591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,893.92/671,836.70 = 181,591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,893.92x = 671,836.70 × 181,591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,893.92x = 121,999,592,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,999,592,246.84/447,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,385.02

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