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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,984.88, 271,567.84 and 81,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,984.88, 271,567.84 and 81,216.40 is: 121,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,984.88 : 271,567.84 = 81,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,984.88/271,567.84 = 81,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,984.88x = 271,567.84 × 81,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,984.88x = 22,055,762,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,762,320.58/180,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,865.22

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