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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,001.80, 180,002.70 and 36,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,001.80, 180,002.70 and 36,895.80 is: 55,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,001.80 : 180,002.70 = 36,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,001.80/180,002.70 = 36,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,001.80x = 180,002.70 × 36,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,001.80x = 6,641,343,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,343,618.66/120,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,343.70

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