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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,159.10, 1,071,244.92 and 181,680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,159.10, 1,071,244.92 and 181,680.70 is: 272,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,159.10 : 1,071,244.92 = 181,680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,159.10/1,071,244.92 = 181,680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,159.10x = 1,071,244.92 × 181,680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,159.10x = 194,624,526,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,624,526,937.04/714,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,522.65

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