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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,187.61, 270,262.97 and 47,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,187.61, 270,262.97 and 47,050.57 is: 70,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,187.61 : 270,262.97 = 47,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,187.61/270,262.97 = 47,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,187.61x = 270,262.97 × 47,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,187.61x = 12,716,027,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,716,027,001.24/180,187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,571.04

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