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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,359.60, 270,309.36 and 85,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,359.60, 270,309.36 and 85,589.60 is: 128,275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,359.60 : 270,309.36 = 85,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,359.60/270,309.36 = 85,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,359.60x = 270,309.36 × 85,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,359.60x = 23,135,669,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135,669,998.66/180,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,275.23

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