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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,893.63, 271,503.07 and 96,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,893.63, 271,503.07 and 96,725.73 is: 145,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,893.63 : 271,503.07 = 96,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,893.63/271,503.07 = 96,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,893.63x = 271,503.07 × 96,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,893.63x = 26,261,332,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,261,332,159.36/180,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,175.55

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