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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,996.12, 271,353.24 and 86,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,996.12, 271,353.24 and 86,177.52 is: 129,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,996.12 : 271,353.24 = 86,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,996.12/271,353.24 = 86,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,996.12x = 271,353.24 × 86,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,996.12x = 23,384,549,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384,549,267.16/180,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,199.17

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