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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,325.20, 270,487.80 and 55,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,325.20, 270,487.80 and 55,666.20 is: 83,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,325.20 : 270,487.80 = 55,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,325.20/270,487.80 = 55,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,325.20x = 270,487.80 × 55,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,325.20x = 15,057,027,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,027,972.36/180,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,499.30

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