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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,187.62, 180,285.94 and 35,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,187.62, 180,285.94 and 35,948.88 is: 53,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,187.62 : 180,285.94 = 35,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,187.62/180,285.94 = 35,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,187.62x = 180,285.94 × 35,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,187.62x = 6,481,077,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,077,622.75/120,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,924.67

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