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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,743.67, 270,747.36 and 85,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,743.67, 270,747.36 and 85,685.73 is: 128,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,743.67 : 270,747.36 = 85,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,743.67/270,747.36 = 85,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,743.67x = 270,747.36 × 85,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,743.67x = 23,199,185,187.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,185,187.17/180,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,354.07

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