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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,073.59, 180,013.19 and 50,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,073.59, 180,013.19 and 50,005.35 is: 74,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,073.59 : 180,013.19 = 50,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,073.59/180,013.19 = 50,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,073.59x = 180,013.19 × 50,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,073.59x = 9,001,622,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,622,320.54/120,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,967.55

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