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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,101.88, 691,713.30 and 180,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,101.88, 691,713.30 and 180,582.68 is: 270,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,101.88 : 691,713.30 = 180,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,101.88/691,713.30 = 180,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,101.88x = 691,713.30 × 180,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,101.88x = 124,911,441,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,911,441,505.64/461,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,897.71

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