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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,156.57, 270,267.77 and 60,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,156.57, 270,267.77 and 60,202.16 is: 90,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,156.57 : 270,267.77 = 60,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,156.57/270,267.77 = 60,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,156.57x = 270,267.77 × 60,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,156.57x = 16,270,701,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270,701,880.03/180,156.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,314.23

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