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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,453.16, 270,717.09 and 54,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,453.16, 270,717.09 and 54,088.30 is: 81,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,453.16 : 270,717.09 = 54,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,453.16/270,717.09 = 54,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,453.16x = 270,717.09 × 54,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,453.16x = 14,642,627,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,627,179.05/180,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,143.65

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