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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,368.16, 270,586.26 and 55,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,368.16, 270,586.26 and 55,680 is: 83,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,368.16 : 270,586.26 = 55,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,368.16/270,586.26 = 55,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,368.16x = 270,586.26 × 55,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,368.16x = 15,066,242,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,242,956.80/180,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,530.50

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