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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,527.12, 270,672.60 and 170,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,527.12, 270,672.60 and 170,614.16 is: 255,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,527.12 : 270,672.60 = 170,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,527.12/270,672.60 = 170,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,527.12x = 270,672.60 × 170,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,527.12x = 46,180,578,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180,578,284.02/180,527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,809.64

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