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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,174.73, 180,246.40 and 31,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,174.73, 180,246.40 and 31,435.04 is: 47,148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,174.73 : 180,246.40 = 31,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,174.73/180,246.40 = 31,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,174.73x = 180,246.40 × 31,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,174.73x = 5,666,053,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,053,165.88/120,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,148.46

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