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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,225.21, 270,309.33 and 60,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,225.21, 270,309.33 and 60,281.22 is: 90,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,225.21 : 270,309.33 = 60,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,225.21/270,309.33 = 60,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,225.21x = 270,309.33 × 60,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,225.21x = 16,294,576,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,576,189.78/180,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,412.30

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