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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,801.16, 902,519.98 and 180,965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,801.16, 902,519.98 and 180,965.32 is: 271,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,801.16 : 902,519.98 = 180,965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,801.16/902,519.98 = 180,965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,801.16x = 902,519.98 × 180,965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,801.16x = 163,324,816,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,324,816,987.09/601,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,393.32

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