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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,251.10, 270,376.65 and 156,923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,251.10, 270,376.65 and 156,923.10 is: 235,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,251.10 : 270,376.65 = 156,923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,251.10/270,376.65 = 156,923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,251.10x = 270,376.65 × 156,923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,251.10x = 42,428,342,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428,342,085.62/180,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,384.65

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