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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,048.51, 271,089.55 and 180,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,048.51, 271,089.55 and 180,058.70 is: 268,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,048.51 : 271,089.55 = 180,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,048.51/271,089.55 = 180,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,048.51x = 271,089.55 × 180,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,048.51x = 48,812,031,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812,031,956.59/182,048.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,126.51

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