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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,844.14, 181,292.13 and 50,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,844.14, 181,292.13 and 50,683.02 is: 76,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,844.14 : 181,292.13 = 50,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,844.14/181,292.13 = 50,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,844.14x = 181,292.13 × 50,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,844.14x = 9,188,432,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188,432,650.63/120,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,035.40

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