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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,155.95, 1,071,240 and 181,677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,155.95, 1,071,240 and 181,677.43 is: 272,517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,155.95 : 1,071,240 = 181,677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,155.95/1,071,240 = 181,677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,155.95x = 1,071,240 × 181,677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,155.95x = 194,620,130,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,620,130,113.20/714,155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,517.69

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