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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,386.09, 270,593.24 and 60,443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,386.09, 270,593.24 and 60,443.45 is: 90,669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,386.09 : 270,593.24 = 60,443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,386.09/270,593.24 = 60,443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,386.09x = 270,593.24 × 60,443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,386.09x = 16,355,587,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,587,317.09/180,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,669.89

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