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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,856.84, 271,265.99 and 74,251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,856.84, 271,265.99 and 74,251.97 is: 111,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,856.84 : 271,265.99 = 74,251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,856.84/271,265.99 = 74,251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,856.84x = 271,265.99 × 74,251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,856.84x = 20,142,034,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,034,151.50/180,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,370.04

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