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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,463.41, 270,542.85 and 113,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,463.41, 270,542.85 and 113,756.47 is: 170,538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,463.41 : 270,542.85 = 113,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,463.41/270,542.85 = 113,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,463.41x = 270,542.85 × 113,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,463.41x = 30,775,998,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775,998,496.80/180,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,538.72

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