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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,262.73, 270,157.58 and 132,654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,262.73, 270,157.58 and 132,654.98 is: 198,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,262.73 : 270,157.58 = 132,654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,262.73/270,157.58 = 132,654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,262.73x = 270,157.58 × 132,654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,262.73x = 35,837,748,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837,748,881.32/180,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,808.42

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