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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,409.68, 270,614.40 and 113,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,409.68, 270,614.40 and 113,950.80 is: 170,926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,409.68 : 270,614.40 = 113,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,409.68/270,614.40 = 113,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,409.68x = 270,614.40 × 113,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,409.68x = 30,836,727,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836,727,371.52/180,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,926.12

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