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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,573.59, 180,898.03 and 72,594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,573.59, 180,898.03 and 72,594.79 is: 108,914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,573.59 : 180,898.03 = 72,594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,573.59/180,898.03 = 72,594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,573.59x = 180,898.03 × 72,594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,573.59x = 13,132,254,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132,254,238.19/120,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,914.85

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