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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,666.93, 270,902.66 and 143,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,666.93, 270,902.66 and 143,466.33 is: 215,121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,666.93 : 270,902.66 = 143,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,666.93/270,902.66 = 143,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,666.93x = 270,902.66 × 143,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,666.93x = 38,865,409,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865,409,700.11/180,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,121.88

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