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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,614.88, 271,097.28 and 87,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,614.88, 271,097.28 and 87,186.24 is: 130,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,614.88 : 271,097.28 = 87,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,614.88/271,097.28 = 87,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,614.88x = 271,097.28 × 87,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,614.88x = 23,635,952,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,952,517.43/180,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,863.82

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