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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,611.59, 180,858.75 and 36,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,611.59, 180,858.75 and 36,356.10 is: 54,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,611.59 : 180,858.75 = 36,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,611.59/180,858.75 = 36,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,611.59x = 180,858.75 × 36,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,611.59x = 6,575,318,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,318,800.88/120,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,516.48

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