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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,223.38, 270,273.56 and 73,590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,223.38, 270,273.56 and 73,590.73 is: 110,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,223.38 : 270,273.56 = 73,590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,223.38/270,273.56 = 73,590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,223.38x = 270,273.56 × 73,590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,223.38x = 19,889,627,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889,627,950.41/180,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,360.98

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