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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,389.37, 270,581.22 and 62,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,389.37, 270,581.22 and 62,061.74 is: 93,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,389.37 : 270,581.22 = 62,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,389.37/270,581.22 = 62,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,389.37x = 270,581.22 × 62,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,389.37x = 16,792,739,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792,739,971.62/180,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,091.63

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