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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,728.22, 271,185.26 and 86,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,728.22, 271,185.26 and 86,065.74 is: 129,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,728.22 : 271,185.26 = 86,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,728.22/271,185.26 = 86,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,728.22x = 271,185.26 × 86,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,728.22x = 23,339,760,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,760,078.99/180,728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,142.86

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