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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,003.35, 269,994.02 and 74,823.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,003.35, 269,994.02 and 74,823.23 is: 112,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,003.35 : 269,994.02 = 74,823.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,003.35/269,994.02 = 74,823.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,003.35x = 269,994.02 × 74,823.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,003.35x = 20,201,822,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,822,933.00/180,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,230.26

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