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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,072.23, 270,277.83 and 91,389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,072.23, 270,277.83 and 91,389.38 is: 137,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,072.23 : 270,277.83 = 91,389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,072.23/270,277.83 = 91,389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,072.23x = 270,277.83 × 91,389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,072.23x = 24,700,521,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,521,960.06/180,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,170.08

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