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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,099.54, 1,071,144.66 and 181,615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,099.54, 1,071,144.66 and 181,615.98 is: 272,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,099.54 : 1,071,144.66 = 181,615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,099.54/1,071,144.66 = 181,615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,099.54x = 1,071,144.66 × 181,615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,099.54x = 194,536,987,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,536,987,147.67/714,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,422.79

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