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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,299.20, 270,493.08 and 61,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,299.20, 270,493.08 and 61,972.24 is: 92,973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,299.20 : 270,493.08 = 61,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,299.20/270,493.08 = 61,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,299.20x = 270,493.08 × 61,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,299.20x = 16,763,062,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763,062,072.10/180,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,973.58

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