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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,393.04, 270,509.57 and 96,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,393.04, 270,509.57 and 96,137.50 is: 144,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,393.04 : 270,509.57 = 96,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,393.04/270,509.57 = 96,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,393.04x = 270,509.57 × 96,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,393.04x = 26,006,113,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006,113,785.88/180,393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,163.62

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