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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,002.60, 270,003.90 and 124,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,002.60, 270,003.90 and 124,015.40 is: 186,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,002.60 : 270,003.90 = 124,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,002.60/270,003.90 = 124,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,002.60x = 270,003.90 × 124,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,002.60x = 33,484,641,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484,641,660.06/180,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,023.10

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