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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,851.90, 271,018.65 and 133,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,851.90, 271,018.65 and 133,094.30 is: 199,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,851.90 : 271,018.65 = 133,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,851.90/271,018.65 = 133,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,851.90x = 271,018.65 × 133,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,851.90x = 36,071,037,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071,037,508.70/180,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,450.70

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