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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,158.20, 1,071,243.36 and 181,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,158.20, 1,071,243.36 and 181,679.68 is: 272,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,158.20 : 1,071,243.36 = 181,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,158.20/1,071,243.36 = 181,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,158.20x = 1,071,243.36 × 181,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,158.20x = 194,623,150,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,623,150,846.93/714,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,521.06

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