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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,050.77, 270,133.84 and 126,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,050.77, 270,133.84 and 126,071.67 is: 189,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,050.77 : 270,133.84 = 126,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,050.77/270,133.84 = 126,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,050.77x = 270,133.84 × 126,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,050.77x = 34,056,222,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056,222,514.50/180,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,147.88

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