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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,463.95, 270,733.59 and 54,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,463.95, 270,733.59 and 54,099.09 is: 81,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,463.95 : 270,733.59 = 54,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,463.95/270,733.59 = 54,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,463.95x = 270,733.59 × 54,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,463.95x = 14,646,440,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646,440,851.43/180,463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,159.93

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