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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,452.16, 270,715.59 and 54,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,452.16, 270,715.59 and 54,087.30 is: 81,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,452.16 : 270,715.59 = 54,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,452.16/270,715.59 = 54,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,452.16x = 270,715.59 × 54,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,452.16x = 14,642,275,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,275,331.01/180,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,142.14

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