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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,680.23, 271,007.38 and 56,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,680.23, 271,007.38 and 56,017.99 is: 84,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,680.23 : 271,007.38 = 56,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,680.23/271,007.38 = 56,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,680.23x = 271,007.38 × 56,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,680.23x = 15,181,288,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,288,702.77/180,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,022.97

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