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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,115.70, 270,327.15 and 80,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,115.70, 270,327.15 and 80,429.30 is: 120,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,115.70 : 270,327.15 = 80,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,115.70/270,327.15 = 80,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,115.70x = 270,327.15 × 80,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,115.70x = 21,742,223,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,223,445.50/180,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,712.54

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