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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,137.13, 270,205.70 and 47,016.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,137.13, 270,205.70 and 47,016.23 is: 70,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,137.13 : 270,205.70 = 47,016.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,137.13/270,205.70 = 47,016.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,137.13x = 270,205.70 × 47,016.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,137.13x = 12,704,051,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,051,752.40/180,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,524.34

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