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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,086.86, 180,133.37 and 56,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,086.86, 180,133.37 and 56,892.18 is: 85,339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,086.86 : 180,133.37 = 56,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,086.86/180,133.37 = 56,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,086.86x = 180,133.37 × 56,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,086.86x = 10,248,180,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,180,110.05/120,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,339.73

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