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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,256.37, 270,365.09 and 60,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,256.37, 270,365.09 and 60,299.73 is: 90,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,256.37 : 270,365.09 = 60,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,256.37/270,365.09 = 60,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,256.37x = 270,365.09 × 60,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,256.37x = 16,302,941,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,941,626.93/180,256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,443.08

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