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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,041.13, 270,061.56 and 55,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,041.13, 270,061.56 and 55,382.13 is: 83,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,041.13 : 270,061.56 = 55,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,041.13/270,061.56 = 55,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,041.13x = 270,061.56 × 55,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,041.13x = 14,956,584,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,956,584,423.92/180,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,073.15

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