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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,144.24, 180,225.96 and 37,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,144.24, 180,225.96 and 37,038 is: 55,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,144.24 : 180,225.96 = 37,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,144.24/180,225.96 = 37,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,144.24x = 180,225.96 × 37,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,144.24x = 6,675,209,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,209,106.48/120,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,559.96

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