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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,151.17, 1,071,210.15 and 181,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,151.17, 1,071,210.15 and 181,672.56 is: 272,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,151.17 : 1,071,210.15 = 181,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,151.17/1,071,210.15 = 181,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,151.17x = 1,071,210.15 × 181,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,151.17x = 194,609,490,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,609,490,248.48/714,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,504.62

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