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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,453.28, 270,705.84 and 55,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,453.28, 270,705.84 and 55,804 is: 83,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,453.28 : 270,705.84 = 55,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,453.28/270,705.84 = 55,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,453.28x = 270,705.84 × 55,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,453.28x = 15,106,468,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106,468,695.36/180,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,714.02

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