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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,017.24, 180,035.16 and 35,770.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,017.24, 180,035.16 and 35,770.97 is: 53,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,017.24 : 180,035.16 = 35,770.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,017.24/180,035.16 = 35,770.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,017.24x = 180,035.16 × 35,770.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,017.24x = 6,440,031,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440,031,610.55/120,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,659.22

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