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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,108.76, 744,160.37 and 180,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,108.76, 744,160.37 and 180,565.67 is: 270,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,108.76 : 744,160.37 = 180,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,108.76/744,160.37 = 180,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,108.76x = 744,160.37 × 180,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,108.76x = 134,369,818,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,369,818,108.31/496,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,847.50

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