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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,362.50, 270,588.30 and 55,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,362.50, 270,588.30 and 55,703.50 is: 83,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,362.50 : 270,588.30 = 55,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,362.50/270,588.30 = 55,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,362.50x = 270,588.30 × 55,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,362.50x = 15,072,715,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,715,369.05/180,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,569.01

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