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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,023.91, 180,046.26 and 31,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,023.91, 180,046.26 and 31,277.48 is: 46,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,023.91 : 180,046.26 = 31,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,023.91/180,046.26 = 31,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,023.91x = 180,046.26 × 31,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,023.91x = 5,631,392,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,392,395.99/120,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,918.92

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