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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,430.24, 270,678.60 and 60,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,430.24, 270,678.60 and 60,475.48 is: 90,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,430.24 : 270,678.60 = 60,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,430.24/270,678.60 = 60,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,430.24x = 270,678.60 × 60,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,430.24x = 16,369,418,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,418,260.73/180,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,724.36

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