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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,569.91, 270,250.53 and 178,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,569.91, 270,250.53 and 178,180.29 is: 266,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,569.91 : 270,250.53 = 178,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,569.91/270,250.53 = 178,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,569.91x = 270,250.53 × 178,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,569.91x = 48,153,317,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153,317,808.05/180,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,674.10

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