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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,412.67, 270,589.61 and 60,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,412.67, 270,589.61 and 60,522.68 is: 90,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,412.67 : 270,589.61 = 60,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,412.67/270,589.61 = 60,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,412.67x = 270,589.61 × 60,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,412.67x = 16,376,809,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,809,205.14/180,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,774.16

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