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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,047.51, 271,088.06 and 180,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,047.51, 271,088.06 and 180,057.70 is: 268,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,047.51 : 271,088.06 = 180,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,047.51/271,088.06 = 180,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,047.51x = 271,088.06 × 180,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,047.51x = 48,811,492,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,811,492,581.06/182,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,125.02

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