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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,179.84, 903,269.29 and 181,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,179.84, 903,269.29 and 181,455.72 is: 272,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,179.84 : 903,269.29 = 181,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,179.84/903,269.29 = 181,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,179.84x = 903,269.29 × 181,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,179.84x = 163,903,379,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,903,379,370.84/602,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,183.44

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