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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,244.32, 180,316.26 and 35,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,244.32, 180,316.26 and 35,974.08 is: 53,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,244.32 : 180,316.26 = 35,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,244.32/180,316.26 = 35,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,244.32x = 180,316.26 × 35,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,244.32x = 6,486,711,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,711,562.54/120,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,946.10

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