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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,787.49, 181,124.98 and 44,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,787.49, 181,124.98 and 44,833.14 is: 67,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,787.49 : 181,124.98 = 44,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,787.49/181,124.98 = 44,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,787.49x = 181,124.98 × 44,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,787.49x = 8,120,401,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,401,473.75/120,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,228.83

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