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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,431.12, 270,671.79 and 75,225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,431.12, 270,671.79 and 75,225.89 is: 112,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,431.12 : 270,671.79 = 75,225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,431.12/270,671.79 = 75,225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,431.12x = 270,671.79 × 75,225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,431.12x = 20,361,526,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361,526,300.64/180,431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,849.30

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