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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,156.22, 901,872.57 and 180,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,156.22, 901,872.57 and 180,440.06 is: 270,701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,156.22 : 901,872.57 = 180,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,156.22/901,872.57 = 180,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,156.22x = 901,872.57 × 180,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,156.22x = 162,733,940,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,733,940,643.15/601,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,701.58

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