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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,642.06, 270,863.55 and 62,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,642.06, 270,863.55 and 62,215.74 is: 93,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,642.06 : 270,863.55 = 62,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,642.06/270,863.55 = 62,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,642.06x = 270,863.55 × 62,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,642.06x = 16,851,976,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,976,202.28/180,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,289.33

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