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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,014.46, 179,741.43 and 94,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,014.46, 179,741.43 and 94,885.74 is: 142,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,014.46 : 179,741.43 = 94,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,014.46/179,741.43 = 94,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,014.46x = 179,741.43 × 94,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,014.46x = 17,054,898,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,898,594.21/120,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,107.03

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