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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,518.52, 270,821.04 and 55,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,518.52, 270,821.04 and 55,859.52 is: 83,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,518.52 : 270,821.04 = 55,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,518.52/270,821.04 = 55,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,518.52x = 270,821.04 × 55,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,518.52x = 15,127,933,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,933,300.30/180,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,802.67

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