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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,635.24, 270,951.64 and 141,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,635.24, 270,951.64 and 141,225.50 is: 211,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,635.24 : 270,951.64 = 141,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,635.24/270,951.64 = 141,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,635.24x = 270,951.64 × 141,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,635.24x = 38,265,280,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,280,834.82/180,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,837.30

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