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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,344.08, 180,532.86 and 50,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,344.08, 180,532.86 and 50,207.26 is: 75,317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,344.08 : 180,532.86 = 50,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,344.08/180,532.86 = 50,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,344.08x = 180,532.86 × 50,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,344.08x = 9,064,060,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,060,240.56/120,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,317.87

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