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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,944.64, 271,033.92 and 114,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,944.64, 271,033.92 and 114,350.72 is: 171,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,944.64 : 271,033.92 = 114,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,944.64/271,033.92 = 114,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,944.64x = 271,033.92 × 114,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,944.64x = 30,992,923,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,992,923,896.42/180,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,284.01

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