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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,943.84, 271,162.92 and 154,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,943.84, 271,162.92 and 154,150.24 is: 231,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,943.84 : 271,162.92 = 154,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,943.84/271,162.92 = 154,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,943.84x = 271,162.92 × 154,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,943.84x = 41,799,829,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799,829,197.10/180,943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,009.96

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