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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,003.60, 180,005.40 and 73,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,003.60, 180,005.40 and 73,347.60 is: 110,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,003.60 : 180,005.40 = 73,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,003.60/180,005.40 = 73,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,003.60x = 180,005.40 × 73,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,003.60x = 13,202,964,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,964,077.04/120,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,021.40

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