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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,042.24, 269,727.96 and 112,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,042.24, 269,727.96 and 112,595.16 is: 168,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,042.24 : 269,727.96 = 112,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,042.24/269,727.96 = 112,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,042.24x = 269,727.96 × 112,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,042.24x = 30,370,062,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,062,812.67/180,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,682.99

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