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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,037.38, 270,056.17 and 46,917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,037.38, 270,056.17 and 46,917.30 is: 70,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,037.38 : 270,056.17 = 46,917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,037.38/270,056.17 = 46,917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,037.38x = 270,056.17 × 46,917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,037.38x = 12,670,307,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670,307,152.19/180,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,375.98

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