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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,152.32, 1,071,235.84 and 181,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,152.32, 1,071,235.84 and 181,673.60 is: 272,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,152.32 : 1,071,235.84 = 181,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,152.32/1,071,235.84 = 181,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,152.32x = 1,071,235.84 × 181,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,152.32x = 194,615,271,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,615,271,501.82/714,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,512.27

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