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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,314.10, 901,971.15 and 180,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,314.10, 901,971.15 and 180,535.30 is: 270,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,314.10 : 901,971.15 = 180,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,314.10/901,971.15 = 180,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,314.10x = 901,971.15 × 180,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,314.10x = 162,837,632,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,837,632,156.60/601,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,802.95

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