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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,265.83, 270,316.72 and 96,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,265.83, 270,316.72 and 96,004.36 is: 143,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,265.83 : 270,316.72 = 96,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,265.83/270,316.72 = 96,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,265.83x = 270,316.72 × 96,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,265.83x = 25,951,583,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951,583,700.90/180,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,962.86

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