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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,744.46, 270,928.68 and 60,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,744.46, 270,928.68 and 60,712.33 is: 91,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,744.46 : 270,928.68 = 60,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,744.46/270,928.68 = 60,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,744.46x = 270,928.68 × 60,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,744.46x = 16,448,711,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448,711,426.62/180,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,005.34

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