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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,050.22, 270,088.47 and 61,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,050.22, 270,088.47 and 61,720.56 is: 92,585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,050.22 : 270,088.47 = 61,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,050.22/270,088.47 = 61,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,050.22x = 270,088.47 × 61,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,050.22x = 16,670,011,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670,011,617.94/180,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,585.34

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