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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,187.60, 269,892.60 and 149,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,187.60, 269,892.60 and 149,083.60 is: 223,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,187.60 : 269,892.60 = 149,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,187.60/269,892.60 = 149,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,187.60x = 269,892.60 × 149,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,187.60x = 40,236,560,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,236,560,421.36/180,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,303.71

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