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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,132.90, 1,071,194.40 and 181,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,132.90, 1,071,194.40 and 181,647 is: 272,469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,132.90 : 1,071,194.40 = 181,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,132.90/1,071,194.40 = 181,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,132.90x = 1,071,194.40 × 181,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,132.90x = 194,579,249,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,579,249,176.80/714,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,469.24

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