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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,635.90, 270,875.34 and 96,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,635.90, 270,875.34 and 96,377.27 is: 144,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,635.90 : 270,875.34 = 96,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,635.90/270,875.34 = 96,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,635.90x = 270,875.34 × 96,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,635.90x = 26,106,225,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106,225,779.52/180,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,524.02

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