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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,098.52, 1,071,143.16 and 181,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,098.52, 1,071,143.16 and 181,614.96 is: 272,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,098.52 : 1,071,143.16 = 181,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,098.52/1,071,143.16 = 181,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,098.52x = 1,071,143.16 × 181,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,098.52x = 194,535,622,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,535,622,157.67/714,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,421.27

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