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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,261.72, 902,030.82 and 180,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,261.72, 902,030.82 and 180,545.56 is: 270,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,261.72 : 902,030.82 = 180,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,261.72/902,030.82 = 180,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,261.72x = 902,030.82 × 180,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,261.72x = 162,857,659,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,857,659,534.16/601,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,859.85

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