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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,536.78, 180,601.04 and 73,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,536.78, 180,601.04 and 73,008.24 is: 109,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,536.78 : 180,601.04 = 73,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,536.78/180,601.04 = 73,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,536.78x = 180,601.04 × 73,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,536.78x = 13,185,364,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185,364,072.57/120,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,388.72

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