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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,173.44, 180,279.60 and 50,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,173.44, 180,279.60 and 50,059.84 is: 75,097.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,173.44 : 180,279.60 = 50,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,173.44/180,279.60 = 50,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,173.44x = 180,279.60 × 50,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,173.44x = 9,024,767,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,767,931.26/120,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,097.86

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