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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,449.49, 270,673.02 and 141,039.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,449.49, 270,673.02 and 141,039.75 is: 211,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,449.49 : 270,673.02 = 141,039.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,449.49/270,673.02 = 141,039.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,449.49x = 270,673.02 × 141,039.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,449.49x = 38,175,655,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,655,072.55/180,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,558.68

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