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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,594.78, 270,901.89 and 75,307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,594.78, 270,901.89 and 75,307.74 is: 112,965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,594.78 : 270,901.89 = 75,307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,594.78/270,901.89 = 75,307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,594.78x = 270,901.89 × 75,307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,594.78x = 20,401,009,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,009,097.63/180,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,965.66

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