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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,502.84, 270,754.80 and 62,172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,502.84, 270,754.80 and 62,172.64 is: 93,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,502.84 : 270,754.80 = 62,172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,502.84/270,754.80 = 62,172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,502.84x = 270,754.80 × 62,172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,502.84x = 16,833,540,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,540,708.67/180,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,259.15

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