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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,359.44, 180,561.72 and 53,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,359.44, 180,561.72 and 53,802.20 is: 80,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,359.44 : 180,561.72 = 53,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,359.44/180,561.72 = 53,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,359.44x = 180,561.72 × 53,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,359.44x = 9,714,617,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,617,771.78/120,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,713.38

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