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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,337.88, 1,113,497.08 and 181,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,337.88, 1,113,497.08 and 181,377.24 is: 272,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,337.88 : 1,113,497.08 = 181,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,337.88/1,113,497.08 = 181,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,337.88x = 1,113,497.08 × 181,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,337.88x = 201,963,027,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,963,027,118.46/742,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,063.48

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