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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,259.83, 180,338.99 and 36,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,259.83, 180,338.99 and 36,031.97 is: 54,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,259.83 : 180,338.99 = 36,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,259.83/180,338.99 = 36,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,259.83x = 180,338.99 × 36,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,259.83x = 6,497,967,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497,967,995.66/120,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,032.74

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