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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,577.26, 270,867.25 and 47,457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,577.26, 270,867.25 and 47,457.29 is: 71,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,577.26 : 270,867.25 = 47,457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,577.26/270,867.25 = 47,457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,577.26x = 270,867.25 × 47,457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,577.26x = 12,854,625,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,625,634.75/180,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,186.29

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