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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,464.80, 180,625.20 and 73,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,464.80, 180,625.20 and 73,751.20 is: 110,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,464.80 : 180,625.20 = 73,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,464.80/180,625.20 = 73,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,464.80x = 180,625.20 × 73,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,464.80x = 13,321,325,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,321,325,250.24/120,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,582.72

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