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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,827.04, 271,236.96 and 56,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,827.04, 271,236.96 and 56,167.68 is: 84,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,827.04 : 271,236.96 = 56,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,827.04/271,236.96 = 56,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,827.04x = 271,236.96 × 56,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,827.04x = 15,234,750,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,750,773.45/180,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,250.40

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