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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,139.66, 270,347.99 and 170,889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,139.66, 270,347.99 and 170,889.46 is: 256,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,139.66 : 270,347.99 = 170,889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,139.66/270,347.99 = 170,889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,139.66x = 270,347.99 × 170,889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,139.66x = 46,199,622,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199,622,023.19/180,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,465.58

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