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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,503.69, 180,719.04 and 36,241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,503.69, 180,719.04 and 36,241.47 is: 54,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,503.69 : 180,719.04 = 36,241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,503.69/180,719.04 = 36,241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,503.69x = 180,719.04 × 36,241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,503.69x = 6,549,523,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,523,666.59/120,503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,351.23

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