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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,987.70, 271,481.55 and 118,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,987.70, 271,481.55 and 118,002.10 is: 177,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,987.70 : 271,481.55 = 118,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,987.70/271,481.55 = 118,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,987.70x = 271,481.55 × 118,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,987.70x = 32,035,393,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035,393,011.26/180,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,003.15

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