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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,267.60, 270,401.40 and 156,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,267.60, 270,401.40 and 156,939.60 is: 235,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,267.60 : 270,401.40 = 156,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,267.60/270,401.40 = 156,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,267.60x = 270,401.40 × 156,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,267.60x = 42,436,687,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436,687,555.44/180,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,409.40

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