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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,741.52, 692,331.96 and 180,922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,741.52, 692,331.96 and 180,922.32 is: 271,273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,741.52 : 692,331.96 = 180,922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,741.52/692,331.96 = 180,922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,741.52x = 692,331.96 × 180,922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,741.52x = 125,258,304,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,258,304,413.35/461,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,273.64

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