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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,132.66, 1,071,194.13 and 181,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,132.66, 1,071,194.13 and 181,648.92 is: 272,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,132.66 : 1,071,194.13 = 181,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,132.66/1,071,194.13 = 181,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,132.66x = 1,071,194.13 × 181,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,132.66x = 194,581,256,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,581,256,824.84/714,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,472.14

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