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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,256.21, 745,995.74 and 181,705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,256.21, 745,995.74 and 181,705.05 is: 272,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,256.21 : 745,995.74 = 181,705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,256.21/745,995.74 = 181,705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,256.21x = 745,995.74 × 181,705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,256.21x = 135,551,192,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,551,192,327.96/497,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,598.29

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