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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,534.27, 270,813.69 and 47,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,534.27, 270,813.69 and 47,414.29 is: 71,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,534.27 : 270,813.69 = 47,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,534.27/270,813.69 = 47,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,534.27x = 270,813.69 × 47,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,534.27x = 12,840,438,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840,438,833.63/180,534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,124.66

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