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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,546.67, 270,856.46 and 124,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,546.67, 270,856.46 and 124,413.67 is: 186,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,546.67 : 270,856.46 = 124,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,546.67/270,856.46 = 124,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,546.67x = 270,856.46 × 124,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,546.67x = 33,698,246,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698,246,231.81/180,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,645.63

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