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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,265.26, 270,377.22 and 47,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,265.26, 270,377.22 and 47,158.38 is: 70,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,265.26 : 270,377.22 = 47,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,265.26/270,377.22 = 47,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,265.26x = 270,377.22 × 47,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,265.26x = 12,750,551,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750,551,684.10/180,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,732.16

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