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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,285.45, 270,328.34 and 73,744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,285.45, 270,328.34 and 73,744.22 is: 110,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,285.45 : 270,328.34 = 73,744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,285.45/270,328.34 = 73,744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,285.45x = 270,328.34 × 73,744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,285.45x = 19,935,150,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,935,150,856.83/180,285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,575.48

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