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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,488.47, 270,436.79 and 127,803.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,488.47, 270,436.79 and 127,803.37 is: 191,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,488.47 : 270,436.79 = 127,803.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,488.47/270,436.79 = 127,803.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,488.47x = 270,436.79 × 127,803.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,488.47x = 34,562,732,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562,732,494.97/180,488.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,495.51

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