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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,105.12, 180,060.42 and 50,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,105.12, 180,060.42 and 50,036.88 is: 75,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,105.12 : 180,060.42 = 50,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,105.12/180,060.42 = 50,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,105.12x = 180,060.42 × 50,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,105.12x = 9,009,661,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,661,628.29/120,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,014.80

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