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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,389.09, 270,597.74 and 60,446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,389.09, 270,597.74 and 60,446.45 is: 90,674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,389.09 : 270,597.74 = 60,446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,389.09/270,597.74 = 60,446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,389.09x = 270,597.74 × 60,446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,389.09x = 16,356,672,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356,672,761.02/180,389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,674.40

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