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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,570.91, 270,252.03 and 178,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,570.91, 270,252.03 and 178,181.29 is: 266,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,570.91 : 270,252.03 = 178,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,570.91/270,252.03 = 178,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,570.91x = 270,252.03 × 178,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,570.91x = 48,153,855,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153,855,330.52/180,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,675.60

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