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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,598.78, 270,907.90 and 75,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,598.78, 270,907.90 and 75,311.74 is: 112,971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,598.78 : 270,907.90 = 75,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,598.78/270,907.90 = 75,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,598.78x = 270,907.90 × 75,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,598.78x = 20,402,545,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402,545,328.75/180,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,971.67

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