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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,079.16, 180,129 and 35,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,079.16, 180,129 and 35,833.90 is: 53,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,079.16 : 180,129 = 35,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,079.16/180,129 = 35,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,079.16x = 180,129 × 35,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,079.16x = 6,454,723,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,723,672.46/120,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,753.90

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