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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,227.58, 180,367.11 and 35,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,227.58, 180,367.11 and 35,994.24 is: 53,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,227.58 : 180,367.11 = 35,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,227.58/180,367.11 = 35,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,227.58x = 180,367.11 × 35,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,227.58x = 6,492,177,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,177,045.45/120,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,999.07

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