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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,288.78, 180,314.10 and 56,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,288.78, 180,314.10 and 56,997 is: 85,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,288.78 : 180,314.10 = 56,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,288.78/180,314.10 = 56,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,288.78x = 180,314.10 × 56,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,288.78x = 10,277,362,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,362,757.70/120,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,439.08

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