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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,287.32, 270,316.50 and 95,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,287.32, 270,316.50 and 95,995.48 is: 143,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,287.32 : 270,316.50 = 95,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,287.32/270,316.50 = 95,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,287.32x = 270,316.50 × 95,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,287.32x = 25,949,162,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949,162,169.42/180,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,932.26

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