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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,252.36, 270,538.92 and 96,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,252.36, 270,538.92 and 96,082.02 is: 144,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,252.36 : 270,538.92 = 96,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,252.36/270,538.92 = 96,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,252.36x = 270,538.92 × 96,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,252.36x = 25,993,925,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993,925,922.22/180,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,208.52

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