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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,234.12, 180,367.58 and 50,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,234.12, 180,367.58 and 50,097 is: 75,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,234.12 : 180,367.58 = 50,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,234.12/180,367.58 = 50,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,234.12x = 180,367.58 × 50,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,234.12x = 9,035,874,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,874,655.26/120,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,152.33

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