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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,008.80, 270,013.20 and 101,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,008.80, 270,013.20 and 101,276.80 is: 151,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,008.80 : 270,013.20 = 101,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,008.80/270,013.20 = 101,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,008.80x = 270,013.20 × 101,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,008.80x = 27,346,072,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,072,853.76/180,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,915.20

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