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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,806.24, 271,170.38 and 114,157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,806.24, 271,170.38 and 114,157.42 is: 171,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,806.24 : 271,170.38 = 114,157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,806.24/271,170.38 = 114,157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,806.24x = 271,170.38 × 114,157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,806.24x = 30,956,110,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,956,110,568.69/180,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,211.51

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