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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,718.17, 270,709.11 and 85,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,718.17, 270,709.11 and 85,660.23 is: 128,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,718.17 : 270,709.11 = 85,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,718.17/270,709.11 = 85,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,718.17x = 270,709.11 × 85,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,718.17x = 23,189,004,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,004,625.70/180,718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,315.84

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