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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,846.60, 271,269.90 and 171,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,846.60, 271,269.90 and 171,630.60 is: 257,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,846.60 : 271,269.90 = 171,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,846.60/271,269.90 = 171,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,846.60x = 271,269.90 × 171,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,846.60x = 46,558,215,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,558,215,698.94/180,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,445.90

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