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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,226.20, 691,541.16 and 180,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,226.20, 691,541.16 and 180,771.80 is: 271,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,226.20 : 691,541.16 = 180,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,226.20/691,541.16 = 180,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,226.20x = 691,541.16 × 180,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,226.20x = 125,011,140,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,011,140,267.29/461,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,040.85

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