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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,159.64, 1,111,736.22 and 180,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,159.64, 1,111,736.22 and 180,199 is: 270,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,159.64 : 1,111,736.22 = 180,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,159.64/1,111,736.22 = 180,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,159.64x = 1,111,736.22 × 180,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,159.64x = 200,333,755,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,333,755,107.78/741,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,297.71

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