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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,510.02, 270,808.23 and 55,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,510.02, 270,808.23 and 55,851.02 is: 83,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,510.02 : 270,808.23 = 55,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,510.02/270,808.23 = 55,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,510.02x = 270,808.23 × 55,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,510.02x = 15,124,915,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,915,869.89/180,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,789.90

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