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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,283.68, 270,432.27 and 53,925.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,283.68, 270,432.27 and 53,925.57 is: 80,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,283.68 : 270,432.27 = 53,925.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,283.68/270,432.27 = 53,925.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,283.68x = 270,432.27 × 53,925.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,283.68x = 14,583,214,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,214,306.14/180,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,890.37

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