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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,152.70, 1,071,235.11 and 181,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,152.70, 1,071,235.11 and 181,674.18 is: 272,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,152.70 : 1,071,235.11 = 181,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,152.70/1,071,235.11 = 181,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,152.70x = 1,071,235.11 × 181,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,152.70x = 194,615,760,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,615,760,196.46/714,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,512.81

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