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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,142.61, 270,268.59 and 95,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,142.61, 270,268.59 and 95,888.44 is: 143,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,142.61 : 270,268.59 = 95,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,142.61/270,268.59 = 95,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,142.61x = 270,268.59 × 95,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,142.61x = 25,915,632,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915,632,124.76/180,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,861.76

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