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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,232.48, 831,436.32 and 180,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,232.48, 831,436.32 and 180,168 is: 270,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,232.48 : 831,436.32 = 180,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,232.48/831,436.32 = 180,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,232.48x = 831,436.32 × 180,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,232.48x = 149,798,218,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,798,218,901.76/554,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,280.48

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