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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,111.02, 744,163.74 and 180,567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,111.02, 744,163.74 and 180,567.93 is: 270,850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,111.02 : 744,163.74 = 180,567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,111.02/744,163.74 = 180,567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,111.02x = 744,163.74 × 180,567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,111.02x = 134,372,106,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,372,106,112.86/496,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,850.88

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