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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,003.60, 270,005.40 and 96,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,003.60, 270,005.40 and 96,022.80 is: 144,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,003.60 : 270,005.40 = 96,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,003.60/270,005.40 = 96,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,003.60x = 270,005.40 × 96,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,003.60x = 25,926,674,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926,674,523.12/180,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,034.20

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