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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,157.70, 1,071,242.61 and 181,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,157.70, 1,071,242.61 and 181,679.18 is: 272,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,157.70 : 1,071,242.61 = 181,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,157.70/1,071,242.61 = 181,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,157.70x = 1,071,242.61 × 181,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,157.70x = 194,622,478,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,622,478,965.86/714,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,520.31

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