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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,155.70, 1,071,239.61 and 181,677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,155.70, 1,071,239.61 and 181,677.18 is: 272,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,155.70 : 1,071,239.61 = 181,677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,155.70/1,071,239.61 = 181,677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,155.70x = 1,071,239.61 × 181,677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,155.70x = 194,619,791,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619,791,449.10/714,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,517.31

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