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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,217.29, 270,297.54 and 60,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,217.29, 270,297.54 and 60,273.33 is: 90,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,217.29 : 270,297.54 = 60,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,217.29/270,297.54 = 60,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,217.29x = 270,297.54 × 60,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,217.29x = 16,291,732,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,291,732,826.61/180,217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,400.50

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