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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,030.60, 270,045.96 and 46,910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,030.60, 270,045.96 and 46,910.52 is: 70,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,030.60 : 270,045.96 = 46,910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,030.60/270,045.96 = 46,910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,030.60x = 270,045.96 × 46,910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,030.60x = 12,667,996,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667,996,407.50/180,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,365.80

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