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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,650.66, 270,975.98 and 75,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,650.66, 270,975.98 and 75,412.22 is: 113,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,650.66 : 270,975.98 = 75,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,650.66/270,975.98 = 75,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,650.66x = 270,975.98 × 75,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,650.66x = 20,434,899,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434,899,052.13/180,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,118.32

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