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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,732.25, 271,019.40 and 96,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,732.25, 271,019.40 and 96,473.22 is: 144,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,732.25 : 271,019.40 = 96,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,732.25/271,019.40 = 96,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,732.25x = 271,019.40 × 96,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,732.25x = 26,146,114,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,114,200.47/180,732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,667.67

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