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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,428.24, 270,675.60 and 60,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,428.24, 270,675.60 and 60,473.48 is: 90,721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,428.24 : 270,675.60 = 60,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,428.24/270,675.60 = 60,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,428.24x = 270,675.60 × 60,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,428.24x = 16,368,695,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,695,483.09/180,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,721.36

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