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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,411.92, 180,734.52 and 58,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,411.92, 180,734.52 and 58,126.16 is: 87,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,411.92 : 180,734.52 = 58,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,411.92/180,734.52 = 58,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,411.92x = 180,734.52 × 58,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,411.92x = 10,505,403,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,403,627.04/120,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,245.55

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