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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,036.26, 1,113,056.94 and 181,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,036.26, 1,113,056.94 and 181,070.76 is: 271,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,036.26 : 1,113,056.94 = 181,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,036.26/1,113,056.94 = 181,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,036.26x = 1,113,056.94 × 181,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,036.26x = 201,542,066,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,542,066,049.07/742,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,606.76

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