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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,627.14, 270,841.95 and 143,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,627.14, 270,841.95 and 143,426.18 is: 215,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,627.14 : 270,841.95 = 143,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,627.14/270,841.95 = 143,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,627.14x = 270,841.95 × 143,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,627.14x = 38,845,826,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,826,272.25/180,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,060.85

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