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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,248.10, 270,372.15 and 156,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,248.10, 270,372.15 and 156,920.10 is: 235,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,248.10 : 270,372.15 = 156,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,248.10/270,372.15 = 156,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,248.10x = 270,372.15 × 156,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,248.10x = 42,426,824,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,824,815.22/180,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,380.15

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