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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,214.34, 180,337.92 and 50,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,214.34, 180,337.92 and 50,077.25 is: 75,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,214.34 : 180,337.92 = 50,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,214.34/180,337.92 = 50,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,214.34x = 180,337.92 × 50,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,214.34x = 9,030,826,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,826,853.93/120,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,122.71

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