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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,249.60, 270,374.40 and 156,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,249.60, 270,374.40 and 156,921.60 is: 235,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,249.60 : 270,374.40 = 156,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,249.60/270,374.40 = 156,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,249.60x = 270,374.40 × 156,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,249.60x = 42,427,583,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,583,447.04/180,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,382.40

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