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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,272.34, 180,311.31 and 50,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,272.34, 180,311.31 and 50,204.10 is: 75,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,272.34 : 180,311.31 = 50,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,272.34/180,311.31 = 50,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,272.34x = 180,311.31 × 50,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,272.34x = 9,052,367,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,367,038.37/120,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,265.58

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