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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,259.77, 180,360.49 and 50,100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,259.77, 180,360.49 and 50,100.81 is: 75,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,259.77 : 180,360.49 = 50,100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,259.77/180,360.49 = 50,100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,259.77x = 180,360.49 × 50,100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,259.77x = 9,036,205,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,205,488.69/120,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,139.06

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