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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,380.79, 270,275.67 and 96,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,380.79, 270,275.67 and 96,051.42 is: 143,919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,380.79 : 270,275.67 = 96,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,380.79/270,275.67 = 96,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,380.79x = 270,275.67 × 96,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,380.79x = 25,960,361,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,960,361,894.95/180,380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,919.77

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