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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,134.55, 270,216.81 and 53,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,134.55, 270,216.81 and 53,766.45 is: 80,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,134.55 : 270,216.81 = 53,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,134.55/270,216.81 = 53,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,134.55x = 270,216.81 × 53,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,134.55x = 14,528,598,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528,598,604.02/180,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,654.15

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