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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,405.93, 270,603.32 and 85,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,405.93, 270,603.32 and 85,704.29 is: 128,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,405.93 : 270,603.32 = 85,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,405.93/270,603.32 = 85,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,405.93x = 270,603.32 × 85,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,405.93x = 23,191,863,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,863,630.70/180,405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,553.78

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