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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,032.73, 269,952.04 and 89,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,032.73, 269,952.04 and 89,879.12 is: 134,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,032.73 : 269,952.04 = 89,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,032.73/269,952.04 = 89,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,032.73x = 269,952.04 × 89,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,032.73x = 24,263,051,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,051,572.31/180,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,770.23

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