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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,154.95, 1,071,238.50 and 181,676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,154.95, 1,071,238.50 and 181,676.43 is: 272,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,154.95 : 1,071,238.50 = 181,676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,154.95/1,071,238.50 = 181,676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,154.95x = 1,071,238.50 × 181,676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,154.95x = 194,618,786,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,618,786,358.56/714,154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,516.19

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