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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,654.46, 270,995.71 and 54,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,654.46, 270,995.71 and 54,284.84 is: 81,431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,654.46 : 270,995.71 = 54,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,654.46/270,995.71 = 54,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,654.46x = 270,995.71 × 54,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,654.46x = 14,710,958,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,710,958,758.04/180,654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,431.47

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