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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,773.39, 1,123,160.08 and 180,154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,773.39, 1,123,160.08 and 180,154.50 is: 270,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,773.39 : 1,123,160.08 = 180,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,773.39/1,123,160.08 = 180,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,773.39x = 1,123,160.08 × 180,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,773.39x = 202,342,337,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,342,337,249.99/748,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,231.74

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