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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,054.19, 870,081.29 and 180,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,054.19, 870,081.29 and 180,727.23 is: 271,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,054.19 : 870,081.29 = 180,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,054.19/870,081.29 = 180,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,054.19x = 870,081.29 × 180,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,054.19x = 157,247,381,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247,381,416.53/580,054.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,090.85

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