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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,659.07, 270,910.02 and 96,400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,659.07, 270,910.02 and 96,400.59 is: 144,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,659.07 : 270,910.02 = 96,400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,659.07/270,910.02 = 96,400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,659.07x = 270,910.02 × 96,400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,659.07x = 26,115,885,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,885,764.91/180,659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,558.95

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