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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,362.32, 180,581.27 and 72,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,362.32, 180,581.27 and 72,386.14 is: 108,601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,362.32 : 180,581.27 = 72,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,362.32/180,581.27 = 72,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,362.32x = 180,581.27 × 72,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,362.32x = 13,071,581,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071,581,091.60/120,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,601.94

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