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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,669.18, 270,906.03 and 143,468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,669.18, 270,906.03 and 143,468.58 is: 215,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,669.18 : 270,906.03 = 143,468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,669.18/270,906.03 = 143,468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,669.18x = 270,906.03 × 143,468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,669.18x = 38,866,503,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,503,437.54/180,669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,125.26

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