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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,515.28, 270,761.40 and 62,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,515.28, 270,761.40 and 62,189.04 is: 93,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,515.28 : 270,761.40 = 62,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,515.28/270,761.40 = 62,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,515.28x = 270,761.40 × 62,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,515.28x = 16,838,391,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838,391,535.06/180,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,279.59

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