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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,123.23, 270,184.46 and 169,162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,123.23, 270,184.46 and 169,162.25 is: 253,743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,123.23 : 270,184.46 = 169,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,123.23/270,184.46 = 169,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,123.23x = 270,184.46 × 169,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,123.23x = 45,705,008,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705,008,971.90/180,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,743.01

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