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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,002.80, 270,004.20 and 169,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,002.80, 270,004.20 and 169,634.80 is: 254,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,002.80 : 270,004.20 = 169,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,002.80/270,004.20 = 169,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,002.80x = 270,004.20 × 169,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,002.80x = 45,802,108,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802,108,466.16/180,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,452.20

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