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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,242.62, 270,526.43 and 96,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,242.62, 270,526.43 and 96,072.89 is: 144,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,242.62 : 270,526.43 = 96,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,242.62/270,526.43 = 96,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,242.62x = 270,526.43 × 96,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,242.62x = 25,990,254,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,254,839.03/180,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,195.95

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