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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,113.02, 744,166.74 and 180,569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,113.02, 744,166.74 and 180,569.93 is: 270,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,113.02 : 744,166.74 = 180,569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,113.02/744,166.74 = 180,569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,113.02x = 744,166.74 × 180,569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,113.02x = 134,374,136,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,374,136,150.13/496,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,853.88

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