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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,048.34, 270,085.97 and 53,678.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,048.34, 270,085.97 and 53,678.89 is: 80,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,048.34 : 270,085.97 = 53,678.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,048.34/270,085.97 = 53,678.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,048.34x = 270,085.97 × 53,678.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,048.34x = 14,497,915,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497,915,074.17/180,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,522.35

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