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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,313.08, 180,407.39 and 52,817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,313.08, 180,407.39 and 52,817.49 is: 79,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,313.08 : 180,407.39 = 52,817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,313.08/180,407.39 = 52,817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,313.08x = 180,407.39 × 52,817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,313.08x = 9,528,665,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,665,253.16/120,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,198.91

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