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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,215.34, 180,339.42 and 50,078.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,215.34, 180,339.42 and 50,078.25 is: 75,124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,215.34 : 180,339.42 = 50,078.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,215.34/180,339.42 = 50,078.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,215.34x = 180,339.42 × 50,078.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,215.34x = 9,031,082,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,082,559.62/120,215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,124.21

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