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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,157.51, 727,702.16 and 181,493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,157.51, 727,702.16 and 181,493.73 is: 272,227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,157.51 : 727,702.16 = 181,493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,157.51/727,702.16 = 181,493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,157.51x = 727,702.16 × 181,493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,157.51x = 132,073,378,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,073,378,439.99/485,157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,227.83

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