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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,955.83, 271,341 and 95,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,955.83, 271,341 and 95,612.52 is: 143,369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,955.83 : 271,341 = 95,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,955.83/271,341 = 95,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,955.83x = 271,341 × 95,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,955.83x = 25,943,596,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943,596,789.32/180,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,369.78

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