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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,736.20, 1,112,604.30 and 180,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,736.20, 1,112,604.30 and 180,770.70 is: 271,156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,736.20 : 1,112,604.30 = 180,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,736.20/1,112,604.30 = 180,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,736.20x = 1,112,604.30 × 180,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,736.20x = 201,126,258,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,126,258,134.01/741,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,156.05

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