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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,039.24, 270,058.77 and 61,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,039.24, 270,058.77 and 61,711.56 is: 92,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,039.24 : 270,058.77 = 61,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,039.24/270,058.77 = 61,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,039.24x = 270,058.77 × 61,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,039.24x = 16,665,747,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,747,988.38/180,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,567.31

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