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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,240.60, 270,360.90 and 156,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,240.60, 270,360.90 and 156,912.60 is: 235,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,240.60 : 270,360.90 = 156,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,240.60/270,360.90 = 156,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,240.60x = 270,360.90 × 156,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,240.60x = 42,423,031,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,031,757.34/180,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,368.90

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