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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,096.66, 1,071,140.35 and 181,613.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,096.66, 1,071,140.35 and 181,613.09 is: 272,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,096.66 : 1,071,140.35 = 181,613.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,096.66/1,071,140.35 = 181,613.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,096.66x = 1,071,140.35 × 181,613.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,096.66x = 194,533,108,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,533,108,787.18/714,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,418.45

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