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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,744.80, 271,117.20 and 171,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,744.80, 271,117.20 and 171,996.80 is: 257,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,744.80 : 271,117.20 = 171,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,744.80/271,117.20 = 171,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,744.80x = 271,117.20 × 171,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,744.80x = 46,631,290,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631,290,824.96/180,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,995.20

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