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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,140.24, 270,169.23 and 67,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,140.24, 270,169.23 and 67,832.30 is: 101,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,140.24 : 270,169.23 = 67,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,140.24/270,169.23 = 67,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,140.24x = 270,169.23 × 67,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,140.24x = 18,326,200,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,200,260.13/180,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,732.96

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