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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,643.56, 270,865.80 and 62,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,643.56, 270,865.80 and 62,217.24 is: 93,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,643.56 : 270,865.80 = 62,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,643.56/270,865.80 = 62,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,643.56x = 270,865.80 × 62,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,643.56x = 16,852,522,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,522,486.39/180,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,291.58

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