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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,156.91, 1,071,241.64 and 181,678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,156.91, 1,071,241.64 and 181,678.50 is: 272,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,156.91 : 1,071,241.64 = 181,678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,156.91/1,071,241.64 = 181,678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,156.91x = 1,071,241.64 × 181,678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,156.91x = 194,621,574,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,621,574,065.64/714,156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,519.35

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