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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,002.30, 270,003.45 and 74,896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,002.30, 270,003.45 and 74,896.70 is: 112,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,002.30 : 270,003.45 = 74,896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,002.30/270,003.45 = 74,896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,002.30x = 270,003.45 × 74,896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,002.30x = 20,222,367,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222,367,393.62/180,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,345.05

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