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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,507.35, 270,802.55 and 60,580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,507.35, 270,802.55 and 60,580.21 is: 90,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,507.35 : 270,802.55 = 60,580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,507.35/270,802.55 = 60,580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,507.35x = 270,802.55 × 60,580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,507.35x = 16,405,275,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405,275,347.54/180,507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,884.25

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