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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,563.17, 270,696.99 and 68,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,563.17, 270,696.99 and 68,179.62 is: 102,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,563.17 : 270,696.99 = 68,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,563.17/270,696.99 = 68,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,563.17x = 270,696.99 × 68,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,563.17x = 18,456,017,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456,017,913.34/180,563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,213.63

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