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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,152.41, 180,316.78 and 53,636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,152.41, 180,316.78 and 53,636.18 is: 80,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,152.41 : 180,316.78 = 53,636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,152.41/180,316.78 = 53,636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,152.41x = 180,316.78 × 53,636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,152.41x = 9,671,502,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,502,535.13/120,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,493.62

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