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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,217.61, 270,354.43 and 60,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,217.61, 270,354.43 and 60,237.42 is: 90,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,217.61 : 270,354.43 = 60,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,217.61/270,354.43 = 60,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,217.61x = 270,354.43 × 60,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,217.61x = 16,285,452,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,452,184.35/180,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,365.49

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