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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,821.16, 270,969.30 and 101,766.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,821.16, 270,969.30 and 101,766.58 is: 152,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,821.16 : 270,969.30 = 101,766.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,821.16/270,969.30 = 101,766.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,821.16x = 270,969.30 × 101,766.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,821.16x = 27,575,618,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575,618,268.57/180,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,502.16

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