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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,432.16, 270,651.28 and 55,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,432.16, 270,651.28 and 55,772 is: 83,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,432.16 : 270,651.28 = 55,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,432.16/270,651.28 = 55,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,432.16x = 270,651.28 × 55,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,432.16x = 15,094,763,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,763,188.16/180,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,658.94

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