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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,272.52, 270,572.13 and 96,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,272.52, 270,572.13 and 96,103.26 is: 144,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,272.52 : 270,572.13 = 96,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,272.52/270,572.13 = 96,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,272.52x = 270,572.13 × 96,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,272.52x = 26,002,863,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,863,758.14/180,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,241.97

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