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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,663.42, 271,008.56 and 54,293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,663.42, 271,008.56 and 54,293.55 is: 81,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,663.42 : 271,008.56 = 54,293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,663.42/271,008.56 = 54,293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,663.42x = 271,008.56 × 54,293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,663.42x = 14,714,016,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714,016,802.79/180,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,444.36

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