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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,999.30, 271,537.98 and 54,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,999.30, 271,537.98 and 54,628.98 is: 81,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,999.30 : 271,537.98 = 54,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,999.30/271,537.98 = 54,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,999.30x = 271,537.98 × 54,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,999.30x = 14,833,842,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,842,878.66/180,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,955.25

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