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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,631.98, 944,169.32 and 180,250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,631.98, 944,169.32 and 180,250.46 is: 270,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,631.98 : 944,169.32 = 180,250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,631.98/944,169.32 = 180,250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,631.98x = 944,169.32 × 180,250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,631.98x = 170,186,949,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,186,949,977.67/629,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,295.91

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