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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,265.83, 180,347.97 and 36,037.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,265.83, 180,347.97 and 36,037.98 is: 54,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,265.83 : 180,347.97 = 36,037.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,265.83/180,347.97 = 36,037.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,265.83x = 180,347.97 × 36,037.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,265.83x = 6,499,376,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,376,535.90/120,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,041.76

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