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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,609.28, 270,926.91 and 62,278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,609.28, 270,926.91 and 62,278.91 is: 93,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,609.28 : 270,926.91 = 62,278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,609.28/270,926.91 = 62,278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,609.28x = 270,926.91 × 62,278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,609.28x = 16,873,033,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873,033,829.77/180,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,422.85

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