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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,042.41, 270,060.14 and 53,768.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,042.41, 270,060.14 and 53,768.21 is: 80,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,042.41 : 270,060.14 = 53,768.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,042.41/270,060.14 = 53,768.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,042.41x = 270,060.14 × 53,768.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,042.41x = 14,520,650,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,650,051.31/180,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,651.28

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