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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,636.82, 180,955.74 and 50,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,636.82, 180,955.74 and 50,466.94 is: 75,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,636.82 : 180,955.74 = 50,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,636.82/180,955.74 = 50,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,636.82x = 180,955.74 × 50,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,636.82x = 9,132,282,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,282,473.24/120,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,700.62

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