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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,007.70, 180,011.55 and 53,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,007.70, 180,011.55 and 53,479.70 is: 80,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,007.70 : 180,011.55 = 53,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,007.70/180,011.55 = 53,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,007.70x = 180,011.55 × 53,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,007.70x = 9,626,963,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,963,690.54/120,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,219.55

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