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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,421.04, 270,691.66 and 60,489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,421.04, 270,691.66 and 60,489.84 is: 90,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,421.04 : 270,691.66 = 60,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,421.04/270,691.66 = 60,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,421.04x = 270,691.66 × 60,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,421.04x = 16,374,095,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374,095,202.73/180,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,754.91

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