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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,292.42, 180,079.13 and 72,763.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,292.42, 180,079.13 and 72,763.67 is: 108,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,292.42 : 180,079.13 = 72,763.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,292.42/180,079.13 = 72,763.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,292.42x = 180,079.13 × 72,763.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,292.42x = 13,103,218,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103,218,025.39/120,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,928.05

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