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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,406.08, 270,577.44 and 55,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,406.08, 270,577.44 and 55,748.16 is: 83,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,406.08 : 270,577.44 = 55,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,406.08/270,577.44 = 55,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,406.08x = 270,577.44 × 55,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,406.08x = 15,084,194,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,194,417.51/180,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,612.45

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