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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,989.82, 271,539.21 and 163,136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,989.82, 271,539.21 and 163,136.71 is: 244,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,989.82 : 271,539.21 = 163,136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,989.82/271,539.21 = 163,136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,989.82x = 271,539.21 × 163,136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,989.82x = 44,298,013,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,298,013,355.40/180,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,754.17

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