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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,827.83, 271,253.04 and 47,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,827.83, 271,253.04 and 47,708.22 is: 71,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,827.83 : 271,253.04 = 47,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,827.83/271,253.04 = 47,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,827.83x = 271,253.04 × 47,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,827.83x = 12,940,999,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,999,707.99/180,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,565.31

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