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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,373.08, 270,423 and 109,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,373.08, 270,423 and 109,281 is: 163,838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,373.08 : 270,423 = 109,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,373.08/270,423 = 109,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,373.08x = 270,423 × 109,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,373.08x = 29,552,095,863
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552,095,863/180,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,838.73

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