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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,436.14, 270,441.96 and 73,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,436.14, 270,441.96 and 73,754.28 is: 110,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,436.14 : 270,441.96 = 73,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,436.14/270,441.96 = 73,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,436.14x = 270,441.96 × 73,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,436.14x = 19,946,252,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,252,041.59/180,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,544.66

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