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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,431.49, 270,646.02 and 141,021.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,431.49, 270,646.02 and 141,021.75 is: 211,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,431.49 : 270,646.02 = 141,021.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,431.49/270,646.02 = 141,021.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,431.49x = 270,646.02 × 141,021.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,431.49x = 38,166,975,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,975,370.94/180,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,531.68

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