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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,331.13, 180,506.41 and 37,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,331.13, 180,506.41 and 37,225.13 is: 55,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,331.13 : 180,506.41 = 37,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,331.13/180,506.41 = 37,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,331.13x = 180,506.41 × 37,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,331.13x = 6,719,373,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,373,582.49/120,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,840.69

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