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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,646.22, 269,870.57 and 116,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,646.22, 269,870.57 and 116,947.41 is: 174,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,646.22 : 269,870.57 = 116,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,646.22/269,870.57 = 116,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,646.22x = 269,870.57 × 116,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,646.22x = 31,560,663,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,560,663,611.99/180,646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,709.80

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