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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,974.25, 271,461.38 and 70,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,974.25, 271,461.38 and 70,166.25 is: 105,249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,974.25 : 271,461.38 = 70,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,974.25/271,461.38 = 70,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,974.25x = 271,461.38 × 70,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,974.25x = 19,047,426,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,426,703.59/180,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,249.38

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