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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,109.91, 1,071,160.23 and 181,626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,109.91, 1,071,160.23 and 181,626.37 is: 272,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,109.91 : 1,071,160.23 = 181,626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,109.91/1,071,160.23 = 181,626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,109.91x = 1,071,160.23 × 181,626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,109.91x = 194,550,942,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,550,942,266.46/714,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,438.38

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