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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,361.08, 270,541.36 and 72,339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,361.08, 270,541.36 and 72,339.18 is: 108,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,361.08 : 270,541.36 = 72,339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,361.08/270,541.36 = 72,339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,361.08x = 270,541.36 × 72,339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,361.08x = 19,570,740,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,740,138.48/180,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,508.67

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