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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,180.44, 270,299.82 and 75,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,180.44, 270,299.82 and 75,003.56 is: 112,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,180.44 : 270,299.82 = 75,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,180.44/270,299.82 = 75,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,180.44x = 270,299.82 × 75,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,180.44x = 20,273,448,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,448,767.36/180,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,517.48

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