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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,390.72, 270,679.42 and 130,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,390.72, 270,679.42 and 130,879.46 is: 196,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,390.72 : 270,679.42 = 130,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,390.72/270,679.42 = 130,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,390.72x = 270,679.42 × 130,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,390.72x = 35,426,376,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,376,322.71/180,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,386.91

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