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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,220.34, 180,346.92 and 50,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,220.34, 180,346.92 and 50,083.25 is: 75,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,220.34 : 180,346.92 = 50,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,220.34/180,346.92 = 50,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,220.34x = 180,346.92 × 50,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,220.34x = 9,032,359,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,359,881.09/120,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,131.71

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