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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,166.72, 901,888.32 and 180,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,166.72, 901,888.32 and 180,450.56 is: 270,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,166.72 : 901,888.32 = 180,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,166.72/901,888.32 = 180,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,166.72x = 901,888.32 × 180,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,166.72x = 162,746,252,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,746,252,401.46/601,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,717.34

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