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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,007.60, 270,011.40 and 55,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,007.60, 270,011.40 and 55,348.60 is: 83,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,007.60 : 270,011.40 = 55,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,007.60/270,011.40 = 55,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,007.60x = 270,011.40 × 55,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,007.60x = 14,944,752,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,752,974.04/180,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,022.90

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