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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,364.26, 270,088.71 and 108,272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,364.26, 270,088.71 and 108,272.31 is: 162,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,364.26 : 270,088.71 = 108,272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,364.26/270,088.71 = 108,272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,364.26x = 270,088.71 × 108,272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,364.26x = 29,243,128,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,128,536.62/180,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,133.72

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