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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,973.92, 271,462.96 and 54,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,973.92, 271,462.96 and 54,615.26 is: 81,923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,973.92 : 271,462.96 = 54,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,973.92/271,462.96 = 54,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,973.92x = 271,462.96 × 54,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,973.92x = 14,826,020,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,020,140.77/180,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,923.52

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