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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,283.44, 270,325.33 and 73,742.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,283.44, 270,325.33 and 73,742.22 is: 110,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,283.44 : 270,325.33 = 73,742.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,283.44/270,325.33 = 73,742.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,283.44x = 270,325.33 × 73,742.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,283.44x = 19,934,389,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934,389,956.43/180,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,572.50

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