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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,026.86, 775,561.15 and 180,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,026.86, 775,561.15 and 180,101.59 is: 270,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,026.86 : 775,561.15 = 180,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,026.86/775,561.15 = 180,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,026.86x = 775,561.15 × 180,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,026.86x = 139,679,794,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,679,794,543.45/517,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,159.65

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