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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,241.13, 1,072,858.65 and 182,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,241.13, 1,072,858.65 and 182,761.30 is: 274,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,241.13 : 1,072,858.65 = 182,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,241.13/1,072,858.65 = 182,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,241.13x = 1,072,858.65 × 182,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,241.13x = 196,077,041,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,077,041,590.25/715,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,141.17

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