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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,430.80, 180,573.30 and 53,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,430.80, 180,573.30 and 53,858.52 is: 80,755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,430.80 : 180,573.30 = 53,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,430.80/180,573.30 = 53,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,430.80x = 180,573.30 × 53,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,430.80x = 9,725,410,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,410,689.52/120,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,755.18

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