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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,186.86, 270,305.12 and 61,842.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,186.86, 270,305.12 and 61,842.82 is: 92,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,186.86 : 270,305.12 = 61,842.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,186.86/270,305.12 = 61,842.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,186.86x = 270,305.12 × 61,842.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,186.86x = 16,716,430,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,430,881.24/180,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,772.75

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