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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,347.80, 180,521.70 and 72,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,347.80, 180,521.70 and 72,914.20 is: 109,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,347.80 : 180,521.70 = 72,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,347.80/180,521.70 = 72,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,347.80x = 180,521.70 × 72,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,347.80x = 13,162,595,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162,595,338.14/120,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,371.30

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