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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,642.91, 944,186.43 and 180,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,642.91, 944,186.43 and 180,261.80 is: 270,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,642.91 : 944,186.43 = 180,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,642.91/944,186.43 = 180,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,642.91x = 944,186.43 × 180,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,642.91x = 170,200,740,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,200,740,686.44/629,642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,313.12

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