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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,199.08, 270,036.18 and 86,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,199.08, 270,036.18 and 86,595.48 is: 129,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,199.08 : 270,036.18 = 86,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,199.08/270,036.18 = 86,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,199.08x = 270,036.18 × 86,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,199.08x = 23,383,912,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,912,624.47/180,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,767.10

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