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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,541.32, 902,312.66 and 180,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,541.32, 902,312.66 and 180,817.20 is: 271,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,541.32 : 902,312.66 = 180,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,541.32/902,312.66 = 180,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,541.32x = 902,312.66 × 180,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,541.32x = 163,153,648,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,153,648,705.75/601,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,226.00

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