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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,248.60, 270,372.90 and 156,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,248.60, 270,372.90 and 156,920.60 is: 235,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,248.60 : 270,372.90 = 156,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,248.60/270,372.90 = 156,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,248.60x = 270,372.90 × 156,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,248.60x = 42,427,077,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,077,691.74/180,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,380.90

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