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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,679.67, 649,251.87 and 180,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,679.67, 649,251.87 and 180,134.48 is: 270,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,679.67 : 649,251.87 = 180,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,679.67/649,251.87 = 180,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,679.67x = 649,251.87 × 180,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,679.67x = 116,952,644,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,952,644,745.22/432,679.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,298.45

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