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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,427.24, 270,674.10 and 60,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,427.24, 270,674.10 and 60,472.48 is: 90,719.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,427.24 : 270,674.10 = 60,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,427.24/270,674.10 = 60,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,427.24x = 270,674.10 × 60,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,427.24x = 16,368,334,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,334,098.77/180,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,719.86

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