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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,814.55, 1,114,210.89 and 181,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,814.55, 1,114,210.89 and 181,849.05 is: 272,770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,814.55 : 1,114,210.89 = 181,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,814.55/1,114,210.89 = 181,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,814.55x = 1,114,210.89 × 181,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,814.55x = 202,618,191,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,618,191,846.15/742,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,770.90

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