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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,202.64, 270,342.12 and 53,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,202.64, 270,342.12 and 53,852.72 is: 80,790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,202.64 : 270,342.12 = 53,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,202.64/270,342.12 = 53,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,202.64x = 270,342.12 × 53,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,202.64x = 14,558,658,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,658,492.57/180,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,790.48

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