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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,731.25, 271,017.90 and 96,472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,731.25, 271,017.90 and 96,472.22 is: 144,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,731.25 : 271,017.90 = 96,472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,731.25/271,017.90 = 96,472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,731.25x = 271,017.90 × 96,472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,731.25x = 26,145,697,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,697,117.65/180,731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,666.17

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