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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,882.64, 270,006.57 and 167,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,882.64, 270,006.57 and 167,541.94 is: 250,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,882.64 : 270,006.57 = 167,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,882.64/270,006.57 = 167,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,882.64x = 270,006.57 × 167,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,882.64x = 45,237,424,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,237,424,550.55/180,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,092.68

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