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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,398.08, 270,565.44 and 55,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,398.08, 270,565.44 and 55,740.16 is: 83,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,398.08 : 270,565.44 = 55,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,398.08/270,565.44 = 55,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,398.08x = 270,565.44 × 55,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,398.08x = 15,081,360,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,360,916.07/180,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,600.45

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