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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,185.62, 180,282.93 and 35,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,185.62, 180,282.93 and 35,946.88 is: 53,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,185.62 : 180,282.93 = 35,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,185.62/180,282.93 = 35,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,185.62x = 180,282.93 × 35,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,185.62x = 6,480,608,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,608,850.76/120,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,921.67

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