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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,018, 269,881.20 and 74,915.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,018, 269,881.20 and 74,915.64 is: 112,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,018 : 269,881.20 = 74,915.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,018/269,881.20 = 74,915.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,018x = 269,881.20 × 74,915.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,018x = 20,218,322,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,322,821.97/180,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,312.78

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