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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,151.58, 1,071,233.42 and 181,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,151.58, 1,071,233.42 and 181,673.06 is: 272,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,151.58 : 1,071,233.42 = 181,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,151.58/1,071,233.42 = 181,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,151.58x = 1,071,233.42 × 181,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,151.58x = 194,614,248,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,614,248,483.68/714,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,511.12

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