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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,522.52, 270,827.04 and 55,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,522.52, 270,827.04 and 55,863.52 is: 83,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,522.52 : 270,827.04 = 55,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,522.52/270,827.04 = 55,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,522.52x = 270,827.04 × 55,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,522.52x = 15,129,351,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,351,765.58/180,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,808.67

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