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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,214.65, 180,338.38 and 50,077.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,214.65, 180,338.38 and 50,077.56 is: 75,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,214.65 : 180,338.38 = 50,077.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,214.65/180,338.38 = 50,077.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,214.65x = 180,338.38 × 50,077.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,214.65x = 9,030,906,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,906,683.39/120,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,123.18

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