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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,627.08, 180,966.86 and 50,470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,627.08, 180,966.86 and 50,470.28 is: 75,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,627.08 : 180,966.86 = 50,470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,627.08/180,966.86 = 50,470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,627.08x = 180,966.86 × 50,470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,627.08x = 9,133,448,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133,448,094.92/120,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,716.40

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