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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,342.58, 180,530.62 and 50,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,342.58, 180,530.62 and 50,205.76 is: 75,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,342.58 : 180,530.62 = 50,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,342.58/180,530.62 = 50,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,342.58x = 180,530.62 × 50,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,342.58x = 9,063,676,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,676,980.37/120,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,315.63

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