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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,234.17, 270,410.48 and 73,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,234.17, 270,410.48 and 73,707.73 is: 110,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,234.17 : 270,410.48 = 73,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,234.17/270,410.48 = 73,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,234.17x = 270,410.48 × 73,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,234.17x = 19,931,342,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931,342,649.01/180,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,585.82

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