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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,043.24, 269,729.46 and 112,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,043.24, 269,729.46 and 112,596.16 is: 168,684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,043.24 : 269,729.46 = 112,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,043.24/269,729.46 = 112,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,043.24x = 269,729.46 × 112,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,043.24x = 30,370,501,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,501,434.87/180,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,684.49

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