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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,390.96, 270,679.76 and 130,879.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,390.96, 270,679.76 and 130,879.71 is: 196,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,390.96 : 270,679.76 = 130,879.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,390.96/270,679.76 = 130,879.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,390.96x = 270,679.76 × 130,879.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,390.96x = 35,426,488,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,488,818.87/180,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,387.27

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