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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,623.60, 180,935.87 and 50,453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,623.60, 180,935.87 and 50,453.69 is: 75,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,623.60 : 180,935.87 = 50,453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,623.60/180,935.87 = 50,453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,623.60x = 180,935.87 × 50,453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,623.60x = 9,128,882,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,882,294.86/120,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,680.73

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