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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,461.82, 1,124,182.34 and 180,838.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,461.82, 1,124,182.34 and 180,838.17 is: 271,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,461.82 : 1,124,182.34 = 180,838.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,461.82/1,124,182.34 = 180,838.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,461.82x = 1,124,182.34 × 180,838.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,461.82x = 203,295,076,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,295,076,885.87/749,461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,254.75

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