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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,265.02, 180,414.81 and 37,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,265.02, 180,414.81 and 37,165.50 is: 55,753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,265.02 : 180,414.81 = 37,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,265.02/180,414.81 = 37,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,265.02x = 180,414.81 × 37,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,265.02x = 6,705,206,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,206,621.06/120,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,753.59

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