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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,869.04, 271,264.68 and 113,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,869.04, 271,264.68 and 113,368.50 is: 170,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,869.04 : 271,264.68 = 113,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,869.04/271,264.68 = 113,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,869.04x = 271,264.68 × 113,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,869.04x = 30,752,869,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752,869,874.58/180,869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,028.38

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