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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,003.20, 270,004.80 and 166,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,003.20, 270,004.80 and 166,881.20 is: 250,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,003.20 : 270,004.80 = 166,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,003.20/270,004.80 = 166,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,003.20x = 270,004.80 × 166,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,003.20x = 45,058,725,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,725,029.76/180,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,321.80

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