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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,249, 270,536.00 and 96,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,249, 270,536.00 and 96,079.26 is: 144,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,249 : 270,536.00 = 96,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,249/270,536.00 = 96,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,249x = 270,536.00 × 96,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,249x = 25,992,898,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992,898,202.96/180,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,205.51

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