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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,623.35, 944,156.39 and 180,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,623.35, 944,156.39 and 180,241.83 is: 270,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,623.35 : 944,156.39 = 180,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,623.35/944,156.39 = 180,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,623.35x = 944,156.39 × 180,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,623.35x = 170,176,474,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,176,474,638.59/629,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,282.98

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