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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,852.24, 271,307.64 and 56,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,852.24, 271,307.64 and 56,222.16 is: 84,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,852.24 : 271,307.64 = 56,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,852.24/271,307.64 = 56,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,852.24x = 271,307.64 × 56,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,852.24x = 15,253,501,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,501,545.30/180,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,342.34

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