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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,005.94, 270,047.10 and 61,645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,005.94, 270,047.10 and 61,645.50 is: 92,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,005.94 : 270,047.10 = 61,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,005.94/270,047.10 = 61,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,005.94x = 270,047.10 × 61,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,005.94x = 16,647,188,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,188,503.05/180,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,481.33

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