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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,001.80, 270,002.70 and 159,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,001.80, 270,002.70 and 159,784.20 is: 239,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,001.80 : 270,002.70 = 159,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,001.80/270,002.70 = 159,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,001.80x = 270,002.70 × 159,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,001.80x = 43,142,165,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142,165,417.34/180,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,676.30

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