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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,761.10, 181,336.05 and 91,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,761.10, 181,336.05 and 91,212.30 is: 136,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,761.10 : 181,336.05 = 91,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,761.10/181,336.05 = 91,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,761.10x = 181,336.05 × 91,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,761.10x = 16,540,078,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,078,193.42/120,761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,965.28

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