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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,227.12, 270,323.40 and 55,534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,227.12, 270,323.40 and 55,534.64 is: 83,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,227.12 : 270,323.40 = 55,534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,227.12/270,323.40 = 55,534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,227.12x = 270,323.40 × 55,534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,227.12x = 15,012,312,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,312,702.58/180,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,296.64

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