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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,005.26, 179,905.83 and 73,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,005.26, 179,905.83 and 73,290.94 is: 109,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,005.26 : 179,905.83 = 73,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,005.26/179,905.83 = 73,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,005.26x = 179,905.83 × 73,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,005.26x = 13,185,467,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185,467,392.18/120,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,874.08

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