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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,053.76, 179,936.82 and 55,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,053.76, 179,936.82 and 55,925.46 is: 83,821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,053.76 : 179,936.82 = 55,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,053.76/179,936.82 = 55,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,053.76x = 179,936.82 × 55,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,053.76x = 10,063,049,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063,049,429.44/120,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,821.19

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