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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,965.16, 271,447.74 and 56,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,965.16, 271,447.74 and 56,281.32 is: 84,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,965.16 : 271,447.74 = 56,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,965.16/271,447.74 = 56,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,965.16x = 271,447.74 × 56,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,965.16x = 15,277,437,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,437,118.22/180,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,421.98

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