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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,658.96, 271,002.46 and 54,289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,658.96, 271,002.46 and 54,289.34 is: 81,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,658.96 : 271,002.46 = 54,289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,658.96/271,002.46 = 54,289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,658.96x = 271,002.46 × 54,289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,658.96x = 14,712,544,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712,544,691.78/180,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,438.22

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