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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,127.65, 270,196.97 and 61,797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,127.65, 270,196.97 and 61,797.32 is: 92,697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,127.65 : 270,196.97 = 61,797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,127.65/270,196.97 = 61,797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,127.65x = 270,196.97 × 61,797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,127.65x = 16,697,446,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697,446,958.15/180,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,697.86

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