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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,005.40, 180,008.10 and 72,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,005.40, 180,008.10 and 72,766.20 is: 109,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,005.40 : 180,008.10 = 72,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,005.40/180,008.10 = 72,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,005.40x = 180,008.10 × 72,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,005.40x = 13,098,505,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,505,406.22/120,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,149.30

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