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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,429.68, 1,113,634.80 and 181,469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,429.68, 1,113,634.80 and 181,469.04 is: 272,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,429.68 : 1,113,634.80 = 181,469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,429.68/1,113,634.80 = 181,469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,429.68x = 1,113,634.80 × 181,469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,429.68x = 202,090,238,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,090,238,066.59/742,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,201.18

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