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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,001.60, 270,002.40 and 172,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,001.60, 270,002.40 and 172,322.80 is: 258,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,001.60 : 270,002.40 = 172,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,001.60/270,002.40 = 172,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,001.60x = 270,002.40 × 172,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,001.60x = 46,527,569,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,527,569,574.72/180,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,484.20

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