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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,116.24, 270,028.60 and 75,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,116.24, 270,028.60 and 75,014.16 is: 112,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,116.24 : 270,028.60 = 75,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,116.24/270,028.60 = 75,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,116.24x = 270,028.60 × 75,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,116.24x = 20,255,968,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,968,604.98/180,116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,460.53

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