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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.24, 270,538.39 and 96,156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.24, 270,538.39 and 96,156.69 is: 144,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.24 : 270,538.39 = 96,156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.24/270,538.39 = 96,156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.24x = 270,538.39 × 96,156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.24x = 26,014,077,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,077,623.89/180,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,192.42

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