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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,246.57, 270,366.88 and 53,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,246.57, 270,366.88 and 53,887.11 is: 80,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,246.57 : 270,366.88 = 53,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,246.57/270,366.88 = 53,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,246.57x = 270,366.88 × 53,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,246.57x = 14,569,288,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,288,181.65/180,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,829.77

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