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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,043.38, 840,149.33 and 180,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,043.38, 840,149.33 and 180,837.02 is: 271,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,043.38 : 840,149.33 = 180,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,043.38/840,149.33 = 180,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,043.38x = 840,149.33 × 180,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,043.38x = 151,930,096,087.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,930,096,087.27/560,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,282.73

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