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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,975.25, 271,462.88 and 56,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,975.25, 271,462.88 and 56,316.25 is: 84,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,975.25 : 271,462.88 = 56,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,975.25/271,462.88 = 56,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,975.25x = 271,462.88 × 56,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,975.25x = 15,287,771,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,771,415.80/180,975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,474.38

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