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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,254.40, 180,446.40 and 50,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,254.40, 180,446.40 and 50,140.80 is: 75,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,254.40 : 180,446.40 = 50,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,254.40/180,446.40 = 50,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,254.40x = 180,446.40 × 50,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,254.40x = 9,047,726,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,726,853.12/120,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,238.22

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