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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,232.35, 180,364.86 and 50,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,232.35, 180,364.86 and 50,095.26 is: 75,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,232.35 : 180,364.86 = 50,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,232.35/180,364.86 = 50,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,232.35x = 180,364.86 × 50,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,232.35x = 9,035,424,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,424,556.56/120,232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,149.70

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