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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,345.30, 1,071,523.98 and 181,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,345.30, 1,071,523.98 and 181,866.42 is: 272,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,345.30 : 1,071,523.98 = 181,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,345.30/1,071,523.98 = 181,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,345.30x = 1,071,523.98 × 181,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,345.30x = 194,874,230,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,874,230,186.75/714,345.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,801.17

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