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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,217.24, 270,228.66 and 91,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,217.24, 270,228.66 and 91,415.32 is: 137,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,217.24 : 270,228.66 = 91,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,217.24/270,228.66 = 91,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,217.24x = 270,228.66 × 91,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,217.24x = 24,703,039,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703,039,427.07/180,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,073.68

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