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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,411.28, 270,321.44 and 96,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,411.28, 270,321.44 and 96,081.92 is: 143,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,411.28 : 270,321.44 = 96,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,411.28/270,321.44 = 96,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,411.28x = 270,321.44 × 96,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,411.28x = 25,973,002,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973,002,972.36/180,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,965.52

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