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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,196.59, 180,197.69 and 50,128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,196.59, 180,197.69 and 50,128.35 is: 75,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,196.59 : 180,197.69 = 50,128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,196.59/180,197.69 = 50,128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,196.59x = 180,197.69 × 50,128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,196.59x = 9,033,012,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,012,622.87/120,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,151.99

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