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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,358.83, 270,537.99 and 72,336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,358.83, 270,537.99 and 72,336.93 is: 108,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,358.83 : 270,537.99 = 72,336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,358.83/270,537.99 = 72,336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,358.83x = 270,537.99 × 72,336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,358.83x = 19,569,886,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,886,359.19/180,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,505.29

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