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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,459.49, 270,688.02 and 141,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,459.49, 270,688.02 and 141,049.75 is: 211,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,459.49 : 270,688.02 = 141,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,459.49/270,688.02 = 141,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,459.49x = 270,688.02 × 141,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,459.49x = 38,180,477,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,477,549.00/180,459.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,573.68

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