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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,251.84, 871,407.20 and 181,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,251.84, 871,407.20 and 181,686.88 is: 272,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,251.84 : 871,407.20 = 181,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,251.84/871,407.20 = 181,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,251.84x = 871,407.20 × 181,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,251.84x = 158,323,255,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,323,255,377.54/581,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,383.23

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