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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,279.68, 270,426.27 and 53,921.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,279.68, 270,426.27 and 53,921.57 is: 80,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,279.68 : 270,426.27 = 53,921.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,279.68/270,426.27 = 53,921.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,279.68x = 270,426.27 × 53,921.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,279.68x = 14,581,809,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,809,047.64/180,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,884.37

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