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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,145.60, 273,218.40 and 180,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,145.60, 273,218.40 and 180,979.20 is: 271,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,145.60 : 273,218.40 = 180,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,145.60/273,218.40 = 180,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,145.60x = 273,218.40 × 180,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,145.60x = 49,446,847,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446,847,457.28/182,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,468.80

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