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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,366.16, 270,583.26 and 55,678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,366.16, 270,583.26 and 55,678 is: 83,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,366.16 : 270,583.26 = 55,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,366.16/270,583.26 = 55,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,366.16x = 270,583.26 × 55,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,366.16x = 15,065,534,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,534,750.28/180,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,527.50

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