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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,843.20, 271,264.80 and 117,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,843.20, 271,264.80 and 117,857.60 is: 176,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,843.20 : 271,264.80 = 117,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,843.20/271,264.80 = 117,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,843.20x = 271,264.80 × 117,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,843.20x = 31,970,618,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970,618,292.48/180,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,786.40

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