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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,521.76, 180,783.72 and 31,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,521.76, 180,783.72 and 31,787.88 is: 47,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,521.76 : 180,783.72 = 31,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,521.76/180,783.72 = 31,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,521.76x = 180,783.72 × 31,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,521.76x = 5,746,731,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,731,197.31/120,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,682.10

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