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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,002.10, 270,003.15 and 169,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,002.10, 270,003.15 and 169,634.10 is: 254,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,002.10 : 270,003.15 = 169,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,002.10/270,003.15 = 169,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,002.10x = 270,003.15 × 169,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,002.10x = 45,801,741,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,741,347.42/180,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,451.15

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