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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,626.08, 180,965.36 and 50,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,626.08, 180,965.36 and 50,469.28 is: 75,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,626.08 : 180,965.36 = 50,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,626.08/180,965.36 = 50,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,626.08x = 180,965.36 × 50,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,626.08x = 9,133,191,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133,191,424.14/120,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,714.90

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