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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,273.12, 270,448.32 and 53,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,273.12, 270,448.32 and 53,923.14 is: 80,896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,273.12 : 270,448.32 = 53,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,273.12/270,448.32 = 53,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,273.12x = 270,448.32 × 53,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,273.12x = 14,583,422,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,422,622.12/180,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,896.27

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