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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,140.20, 270,363.90 and 80,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,140.20, 270,363.90 and 80,453.80 is: 120,749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,140.20 : 270,363.90 = 80,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,140.20/270,363.90 = 80,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,140.20x = 270,363.90 × 80,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,140.20x = 21,751,803,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751,803,137.82/180,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,749.30

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