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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,848, 271,286.76 and 90,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,848, 271,286.76 and 90,844.42 is: 136,274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,848 : 271,286.76 = 90,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,848/271,286.76 = 90,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,848x = 271,286.76 × 90,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,848x = 24,644,888,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,888,365.88/180,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,274.04

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