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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,273.60, 270,410.40 and 156,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,273.60, 270,410.40 and 156,945.60 is: 235,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,273.60 : 270,410.40 = 156,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,273.60/270,410.40 = 156,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,273.60x = 270,410.40 × 156,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,273.60x = 42,439,722,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439,722,474.24/180,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,418.40

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