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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,329.70, 270,519.16 and 75,124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,329.70, 270,519.16 and 75,124.06 is: 112,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,329.70 : 270,519.16 = 75,124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,329.70/270,519.16 = 75,124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,329.70x = 270,519.16 × 75,124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,329.70x = 20,322,497,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,497,606.99/180,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,696.34

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