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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,601.60, 180,902.40 and 50,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,601.60, 180,902.40 and 50,473.60 is: 75,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,601.60 : 180,902.40 = 50,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,601.60/180,902.40 = 50,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,601.60x = 180,902.40 × 50,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,601.60x = 9,130,795,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,795,376.64/120,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,710.40

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