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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,027.86, 775,562.65 and 180,102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,027.86, 775,562.65 and 180,102.59 is: 270,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,027.86 : 775,562.65 = 180,102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,027.86/775,562.65 = 180,102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,027.86x = 775,562.65 × 180,102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,027.86x = 139,680,841,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,680,841,972.26/517,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,161.15

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