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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,718.74, 270,989.26 and 74,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,718.74, 270,989.26 and 74,073.78 is: 111,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,718.74 : 270,989.26 = 74,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,718.74/270,989.26 = 74,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,718.74x = 270,989.26 × 74,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,718.74x = 20,073,198,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,198,919.33/180,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,074.25

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