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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,947.52, 271,466.84 and 106,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,947.52, 271,466.84 and 106,130.25 is: 159,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,947.52 : 271,466.84 = 106,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,947.52/271,466.84 = 106,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,947.52x = 271,466.84 × 106,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,947.52x = 28,810,843,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810,843,861.24/180,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,222.10

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