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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,215, 861,330.18 and 180,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,215, 861,330.18 and 180,231 is: 270,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,215 : 861,330.18 = 180,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,215/861,330.18 = 180,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,215x = 861,330.18 × 180,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,215x = 155,238,399,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,238,399,671.58/574,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,348.91

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