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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,246.43, 270,532.16 and 96,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,246.43, 270,532.16 and 96,076.70 is: 144,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,246.43 : 270,532.16 = 96,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,246.43/270,532.16 = 96,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,246.43x = 270,532.16 × 96,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,246.43x = 25,991,837,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991,837,176.67/180,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,201.68

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