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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,562.91, 270,843.69 and 54,202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,562.91, 270,843.69 and 54,202.61 is: 81,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,562.91 : 270,843.69 = 54,202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,562.91/270,843.69 = 54,202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,562.91x = 270,843.69 × 54,202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,562.91x = 14,680,434,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,434,900.03/180,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,303.71

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