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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,160.52, 727,706.64 and 181,496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,160.52, 727,706.64 and 181,496.74 is: 272,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,160.52 : 727,706.64 = 181,496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,160.52/727,706.64 = 181,496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,160.52x = 727,706.64 × 181,496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,160.52x = 132,076,382,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,076,382,836.35/485,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,232.34

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