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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,180.84, 180,257.46 and 31,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,180.84, 180,257.46 and 31,442.94 is: 47,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,180.84 : 180,257.46 = 31,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,180.84/180,257.46 = 31,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,180.84x = 180,257.46 × 31,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,180.84x = 5,667,824,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,824,499.33/120,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,160.80

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