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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,179.44, 270,298.32 and 75,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,179.44, 270,298.32 and 75,002.56 is: 112,515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,179.44 : 270,298.32 = 75,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,179.44/270,298.32 = 75,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,179.44x = 270,298.32 × 75,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,179.44x = 20,273,065,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,065,963.70/180,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,515.98

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