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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,062.99, 270,108.16 and 53,693.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,062.99, 270,108.16 and 53,693.35 is: 80,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,062.99 : 270,108.16 = 53,693.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,062.99/270,108.16 = 53,693.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,062.99x = 270,108.16 × 53,693.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,062.99x = 14,503,011,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503,011,163.23/180,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,544.10

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