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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,233.12, 180,366.08 and 50,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,233.12, 180,366.08 and 50,096 is: 75,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,233.12 : 180,366.08 = 50,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,233.12/180,366.08 = 50,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,233.12x = 180,366.08 × 50,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,233.12x = 9,035,619,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,619,143.68/120,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,150.83

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