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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,010.10, 270,015.15 and 112,358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,010.10, 270,015.15 and 112,358.90 is: 168,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,010.10 : 270,015.15 = 112,358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,010.10/270,015.15 = 112,358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,010.10x = 270,015.15 × 112,358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,010.10x = 30,338,605,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338,605,237.34/180,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,538.35

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