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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,410.60, 270,615.90 and 86,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,410.60, 270,615.90 and 86,925.80 is: 130,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,410.60 : 270,615.90 = 86,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,410.60/270,615.90 = 86,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,410.60x = 270,615.90 × 86,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,410.60x = 23,523,503,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,503,600.22/180,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,388.70

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