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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,395.28, 270,618.84 and 55,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,395.28, 270,618.84 and 55,746 is: 83,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,395.28 : 270,618.84 = 55,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,395.28/270,618.84 = 55,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,395.28x = 270,618.84 × 55,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,395.28x = 15,085,917,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,917,854.64/180,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,627.01

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