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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,115.24, 270,027.10 and 75,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,115.24, 270,027.10 and 75,013.16 is: 112,459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,115.24 : 270,027.10 = 75,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,115.24/270,027.10 = 75,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,115.24x = 270,027.10 × 75,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,115.24x = 20,255,586,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,586,056.64/180,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,459.03

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