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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,405.83, 270,577.06 and 55,747.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,405.83, 270,577.06 and 55,747.91 is: 83,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,405.83 : 270,577.06 = 55,747.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,405.83/270,577.06 = 55,747.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,405.83x = 270,577.06 × 55,747.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,405.83x = 15,084,105,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,105,588.94/180,405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,612.07

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