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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,158.54, 270,248.95 and 60,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,158.54, 270,248.95 and 60,226.28 is: 90,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,158.54 : 270,248.95 = 60,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,158.54/270,248.95 = 60,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,158.54x = 270,248.95 × 60,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,158.54x = 16,276,088,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,088,932.41/180,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,343.15

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