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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,899.27, 671,844.74 and 181,596.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,899.27, 671,844.74 and 181,596.51 is: 272,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,899.27 : 671,844.74 = 181,596.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,899.27/671,844.74 = 181,596.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,899.27x = 671,844.74 × 181,596.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,899.27x = 122,004,659,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,004,659,137.88/447,899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,393.08

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