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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,019.78, 270,045.04 and 46,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,019.78, 270,045.04 and 46,900.06 is: 70,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,019.78 : 270,045.04 = 46,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,019.78/270,045.04 = 46,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,019.78x = 270,045.04 × 46,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,019.78x = 12,665,128,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665,128,578.70/180,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,354.09

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