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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,535.40, 270,373.25 and 104,473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,535.40, 270,373.25 and 104,473.59 is: 156,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,535.40 : 270,373.25 = 104,473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,535.40/270,373.25 = 104,473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,535.40x = 270,373.25 × 104,473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,535.40x = 28,246,863,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246,863,314.75/180,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,461.63

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