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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,538.02, 270,850.29 and 55,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,538.02, 270,850.29 and 55,879.02 is: 83,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,538.02 : 270,850.29 = 55,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,538.02/270,850.29 = 55,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,538.02x = 270,850.29 × 55,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,538.02x = 15,134,848,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,848,771.92/180,538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,831.92

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