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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,465.94, 271,189.63 and 96,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,465.94, 271,189.63 and 96,285.58 is: 144,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,465.94 : 271,189.63 = 96,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,465.94/271,189.63 = 96,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,465.94x = 271,189.63 × 96,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,465.94x = 26,111,648,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,648,977.16/180,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,690.18

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