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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,618.64, 270,829.20 and 143,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,618.64, 270,829.20 and 143,417.68 is: 215,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,618.64 : 270,829.20 = 143,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,618.64/270,829.20 = 143,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,618.64x = 270,829.20 × 143,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,618.64x = 38,841,695,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841,695,540.26/180,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,048.10

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