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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,057.92, 180,108.72 and 60,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,057.92, 180,108.72 and 60,117.76 is: 90,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,057.92 : 180,108.72 = 60,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,057.92/180,108.72 = 60,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,057.92x = 180,108.72 × 60,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,057.92x = 10,827,732,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827,732,802.87/120,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,187.58

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