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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,325.72, 180,529.59 and 36,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,325.72, 180,529.59 and 36,087.94 is: 54,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,325.72 : 180,529.59 = 36,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,325.72/180,529.59 = 36,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,325.72x = 180,529.59 × 36,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,325.72x = 6,514,941,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,941,012.14/120,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,144.21

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