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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,272.43, 270,415.76 and 53,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,272.43, 270,415.76 and 53,914.68 is: 80,874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,272.43 : 270,415.76 = 53,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,272.43/270,415.76 = 53,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,272.43x = 270,415.76 × 53,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,272.43x = 14,579,378,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,378,897.78/180,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,874.15

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