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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,462.80, 180,622.20 and 73,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,462.80, 180,622.20 and 73,749.20 is: 110,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,462.80 : 180,622.20 = 73,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,462.80/180,622.20 = 73,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,462.80x = 180,622.20 × 73,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,462.80x = 13,320,742,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,320,742,752.24/120,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,579.72

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