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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,742.52, 692,333.46 and 180,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,742.52, 692,333.46 and 180,923.32 is: 271,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,742.52 : 692,333.46 = 180,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,742.52/692,333.46 = 180,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,742.52x = 692,333.46 × 180,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,742.52x = 125,259,268,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,259,268,130.29/461,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,275.14

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