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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,929.97, 271,396.71 and 68,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,929.97, 271,396.71 and 68,580 is: 102,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,929.97 : 271,396.71 = 68,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,929.97/271,396.71 = 68,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,929.97x = 271,396.71 × 68,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,929.97x = 18,612,386,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612,386,371.80/180,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,870.67

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