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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,104.31, 270,161.33 and 46,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,104.31, 270,161.33 and 46,981.62 is: 70,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,104.31 : 270,161.33 = 46,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,104.31/270,161.33 = 46,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,104.31x = 270,161.33 × 46,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,104.31x = 12,692,616,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,616,709.85/180,104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,473.70

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