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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,724.67, 270,718.86 and 85,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,724.67, 270,718.86 and 85,666.73 is: 128,325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,724.67 : 270,718.86 = 85,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,724.67/270,718.86 = 85,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,724.67x = 270,718.86 × 85,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,724.67x = 23,191,599,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,599,485.53/180,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,325.59

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