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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,275.32, 270,298.50 and 95,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,275.32, 270,298.50 and 95,983.48 is: 143,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,275.32 : 270,298.50 = 95,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,275.32/270,298.50 = 95,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,275.32x = 270,298.50 × 95,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,275.32x = 25,944,190,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944,190,668.78/180,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,914.27

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