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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,167.09, 870,248.07 and 180,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,167.09, 870,248.07 and 180,808.20 is: 271,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,167.09 : 870,248.07 = 180,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,167.09/870,248.07 = 180,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,167.09x = 870,248.07 × 180,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,167.09x = 157,347,987,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,347,987,090.17/580,167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,211.50

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