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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,262.83, 180,343.47 and 36,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,262.83, 180,343.47 and 36,034.98 is: 54,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,262.83 : 180,343.47 = 36,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,262.83/180,343.47 = 36,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,262.83x = 180,343.47 × 36,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,262.83x = 6,498,673,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,673,334.58/120,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,037.26

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