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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,263.78, 270,372.13 and 47,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,263.78, 270,372.13 and 47,154.25 is: 70,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,263.78 : 270,372.13 = 47,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,263.78/270,372.13 = 47,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,263.78x = 270,372.13 × 47,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,263.78x = 12,749,195,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,195,231.13/180,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,725.22

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