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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,464.32, 271,187.19 and 96,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,464.32, 271,187.19 and 96,283.95 is: 144,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,464.32 : 271,187.19 = 96,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,464.32/271,187.19 = 96,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,464.32x = 271,187.19 × 96,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,464.32x = 26,110,973,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,973,842.60/180,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,687.74

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