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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,944.68, 271,285.79 and 121,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,944.68, 271,285.79 and 121,633.24 is: 182,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,944.68 : 271,285.79 = 121,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,944.68/271,285.79 = 121,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,944.68x = 271,285.79 × 121,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,944.68x = 32,997,368,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997,368,247.23/180,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,361.64

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