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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,893.78, 271,342.97 and 68,543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,893.78, 271,342.97 and 68,543.81 is: 102,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,893.78 : 271,342.97 = 68,543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,893.78/271,342.97 = 68,543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,893.78x = 271,342.97 × 68,543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,893.78x = 18,598,880,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,880,980.52/180,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,816.59

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