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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,156.35, 1,071,240.80 and 181,677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,156.35, 1,071,240.80 and 181,677.94 is: 272,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,156.35 : 1,071,240.80 = 181,677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,156.35/1,071,240.80 = 181,677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,156.35x = 1,071,240.80 × 181,677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,156.35x = 194,620,818,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,620,818,201.46/714,156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,518.50

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