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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,390.81, 180,660.02 and 53,887.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,390.81, 180,660.02 and 53,887.17 is: 80,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,390.81 : 180,660.02 = 53,887.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,390.81/180,660.02 = 53,887.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,390.81x = 180,660.02 × 53,887.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,390.81x = 9,735,257,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,257,921.10/120,390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,863.80

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