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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,159.84, 1,071,246.04 and 181,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,159.84, 1,071,246.04 and 181,681.44 is: 272,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,159.84 : 1,071,246.04 = 181,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,159.84/1,071,246.04 = 181,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,159.84x = 1,071,246.04 × 181,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,159.84x = 194,625,523,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,625,523,141.50/714,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,523.76

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