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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,682.98, 271,011.51 and 56,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,682.98, 271,011.51 and 56,020.74 is: 84,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,682.98 : 271,011.51 = 56,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,682.98/271,011.51 = 56,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,682.98x = 271,011.51 × 56,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,682.98x = 15,182,265,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,265,338.72/180,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,027.09

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