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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,037.22, 269,720.48 and 112,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,037.22, 269,720.48 and 112,590.14 is: 168,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,037.22 : 269,720.48 = 112,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,037.22/269,720.48 = 112,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,037.22x = 269,720.48 × 112,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,037.22x = 30,367,866,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367,866,604.07/180,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,675.49

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