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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,887.78, 271,292.52 and 114,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,887.78, 271,292.52 and 114,238.82 is: 171,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,887.78 : 271,292.52 = 114,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,887.78/271,292.52 = 114,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,887.78x = 271,292.52 × 114,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,887.78x = 30,992,137,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,992,137,359.63/180,887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,333.51

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