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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,805.76, 271,208.64 and 69,971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,805.76, 271,208.64 and 69,971.84 is: 104,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,805.76 : 271,208.64 = 69,971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,805.76/271,208.64 = 69,971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,805.76x = 271,208.64 × 69,971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,805.76x = 18,976,967,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,967,564.70/180,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,957.76

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