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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,056.10, 270,084.15 and 178,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,056.10, 270,084.15 and 178,889.70 is: 268,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,056.10 : 270,084.15 = 178,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,056.10/270,084.15 = 178,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,056.10x = 270,084.15 × 178,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,056.10x = 48,315,272,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315,272,568.26/180,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,334.55

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