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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,324.51, 270,511.38 and 75,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,324.51, 270,511.38 and 75,118.88 is: 112,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,324.51 : 270,511.38 = 75,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,324.51/270,511.38 = 75,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,324.51x = 270,511.38 × 75,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,324.51x = 20,320,510,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,320,510,540.30/180,324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,688.57

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