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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,106, 861,366.36 and 180,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,106, 861,366.36 and 180,122 is: 270,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,106 : 861,366.36 = 180,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,106/861,366.36 = 180,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,106x = 861,366.36 × 180,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,106x = 155,151,031,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,151,031,495.92/574,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,248.06

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