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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,892.76, 271,239.76 and 143,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,892.76, 271,239.76 and 143,691.08 is: 215,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,892.76 : 271,239.76 = 143,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,892.76/271,239.76 = 143,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,892.76x = 271,239.76 × 143,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,892.76x = 38,974,734,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974,734,053.34/180,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,457.68

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