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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,994.32, 271,530.50 and 54,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,994.32, 271,530.50 and 54,624 is: 81,947.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,994.32 : 271,530.50 = 54,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,994.32/271,530.50 = 54,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,994.32x = 271,530.50 × 54,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,994.32x = 14,832,082,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,082,032/180,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,947.78

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