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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,922.14, 271,331.37 and 60,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,922.14, 271,331.37 and 60,966 is: 91,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,922.14 : 271,331.37 = 60,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,922.14/271,331.37 = 60,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,922.14x = 271,331.37 × 60,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,922.14x = 16,541,988,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,988,303.42/180,922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,431.53

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