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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,444.30, 180,593.55 and 53,872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,444.30, 180,593.55 and 53,872.02 is: 80,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,444.30 : 180,593.55 = 53,872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,444.30/180,593.55 = 53,872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,444.30x = 180,593.55 × 53,872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,444.30x = 9,728,939,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,939,337.47/120,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,775.42

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