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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,183.12, 180,279.18 and 35,944.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,183.12, 180,279.18 and 35,944.38 is: 53,917.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,183.12 : 180,279.18 = 35,944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,183.12/180,279.18 = 35,944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,183.12x = 180,279.18 × 35,944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,183.12x = 6,480,023,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,023,352.01/120,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,917.92

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