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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,131.20, 270,149.12 and 53,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,131.20, 270,149.12 and 53,741.44 is: 80,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,131.20 : 270,149.12 = 53,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,131.20/270,149.12 = 53,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,131.20x = 270,149.12 × 53,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,131.20x = 14,518,202,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,202,723.53/180,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,597.93

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