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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,844.60, 271,266.90 and 171,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,844.60, 271,266.90 and 171,628.60 is: 257,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,844.60 : 271,266.90 = 171,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,844.60/271,266.90 = 171,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,844.60x = 271,266.90 × 171,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,844.60x = 46,557,158,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,557,158,273.34/180,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,442.90

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