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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,257.12, 270,366.21 and 60,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,257.12, 270,366.21 and 60,300.48 is: 90,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,257.12 : 270,366.21 = 60,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,257.12/270,366.21 = 60,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,257.12x = 270,366.21 × 60,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,257.12x = 16,303,212,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,212,238.78/180,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,444.21

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