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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,355.50, 270,577.80 and 55,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,355.50, 270,577.80 and 55,696.50 is: 83,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,355.50 : 270,577.80 = 55,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,355.50/270,577.80 = 55,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,355.50x = 270,577.80 × 55,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,355.50x = 15,070,236,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,236,437.70/180,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,558.51

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