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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,148.64, 270,281.28 and 86,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,148.64, 270,281.28 and 86,642.24 is: 129,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,148.64 : 270,281.28 = 86,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,148.64/270,281.28 = 86,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,148.64x = 270,281.28 × 86,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,148.64x = 23,417,775,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,775,529.27/180,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,991.41

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