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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,126.23, 270,188.96 and 169,165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,126.23, 270,188.96 and 169,165.25 is: 253,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,126.23 : 270,188.96 = 169,165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,126.23/270,188.96 = 169,165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,126.23x = 270,188.96 × 169,165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,126.23x = 45,706,580,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706,580,768.87/180,126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,747.51

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