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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,156.72, 901,873.32 and 180,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,156.72, 901,873.32 and 180,440.56 is: 270,702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,156.72 : 901,873.32 = 180,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,156.72/901,873.32 = 180,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,156.72x = 901,873.32 × 180,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,156.72x = 162,734,526,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,734,526,909.86/601,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,702.33

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