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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,215.12, 269,653.08 and 113,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,215.12, 269,653.08 and 113,342.96 is: 169,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,215.12 : 269,653.08 = 113,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,215.12/269,653.08 = 113,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,215.12x = 269,653.08 × 113,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,215.12x = 30,563,278,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563,278,260.32/180,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,593.31

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