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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,968.53, 271,366.38 and 106,111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,968.53, 271,366.38 and 106,111.47 is: 159,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,968.53 : 271,366.38 = 106,111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,968.53/271,366.38 = 106,111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,968.53x = 271,366.38 × 106,111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,968.53x = 28,795,085,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,085,490.38/180,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,116.54

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