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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,158.64, 1,111,734.72 and 180,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,158.64, 1,111,734.72 and 180,198 is: 270,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,158.64 : 1,111,734.72 = 180,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,158.64/1,111,734.72 = 180,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,158.64x = 1,111,734.72 × 180,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,158.64x = 200,332,373,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,332,373,074.56/741,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,296.21

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