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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,552.44, 180,863.96 and 53,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,552.44, 180,863.96 and 53,977.73 is: 80,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,552.44 : 180,863.96 = 53,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,552.44/180,863.96 = 53,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,552.44x = 180,863.96 × 53,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,552.44x = 9,762,624,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,624,825.40/120,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,982.39

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