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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,820.10, 271,230.15 and 173,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,820.10, 271,230.15 and 173,141.30 is: 259,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,820.10 : 271,230.15 = 173,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,820.10/271,230.15 = 173,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,820.10x = 271,230.15 × 173,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,820.10x = 46,961,140,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961,140,770.20/180,820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,711.95

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