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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,329.84, 270,508.84 and 60,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,329.84, 270,508.84 and 60,387.24 is: 90,585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,329.84 : 270,508.84 = 60,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,329.84/270,508.84 = 60,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,329.84x = 270,508.84 × 60,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,329.84x = 16,335,282,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,282,243.20/180,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,585.57

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