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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,007.80, 270,011.70 and 163,678.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,007.80, 270,011.70 and 163,678.20 is: 245,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,007.80 : 270,011.70 = 163,678.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,007.80/270,011.70 = 163,678.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,007.80x = 270,011.70 × 163,678.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,007.80x = 44,195,029,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,029,034.94/180,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,517.30

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