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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,095.28, 1,071,138.30 and 181,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,095.28, 1,071,138.30 and 181,611.71 is: 272,416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,095.28 : 1,071,138.30 = 181,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,095.28/1,071,138.30 = 181,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,095.28x = 1,071,138.30 × 181,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,095.28x = 194,531,256,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,531,256,289.53/714,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,416.39

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