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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,158.85, 1,071,244.55 and 181,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,158.85, 1,071,244.55 and 181,680.45 is: 272,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,158.85 : 1,071,244.55 = 181,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,158.85/1,071,244.55 = 181,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,158.85x = 1,071,244.55 × 181,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,158.85x = 194,624,191,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,624,191,904.05/714,158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,522.27

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