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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,865.78, 271,355.13 and 108,897.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,865.78, 271,355.13 and 108,897.58 is: 163,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,865.78 : 271,355.13 = 108,897.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,865.78/271,355.13 = 108,897.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,865.78x = 271,355.13 × 108,897.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,865.78x = 29,549,916,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549,916,977.59/180,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,380.36

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