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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,565.36, 180,878.01 and 36,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,565.36, 180,878.01 and 36,323.62 is: 54,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,565.36 : 180,878.01 = 36,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,565.36/180,878.01 = 36,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,565.36x = 180,878.01 × 36,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,565.36x = 6,570,144,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,144,101.60/120,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,494.46

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