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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,214.59, 180,338.29 and 50,077.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,214.59, 180,338.29 and 50,077.50 is: 75,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,214.59 : 180,338.29 = 50,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,214.59/180,338.29 = 50,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,214.59x = 180,338.29 × 50,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,214.59x = 9,030,890,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,890,592.28/120,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,123.08

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